STNA

Description

Position Summary

An STNA assists residents to attain and maintain optimal functional status by contributing to the development and implementation of the nursing care delivery system. Ensures that care provided meets all standards of care as set forth by St. Joseph Senor Living while working under the supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse.

Skills and Abilities:

Must have working knowledge of quality, geriatric nursing care. Good verbal and written communication and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Must maintain confidentiality and have the ability to prioritize to ensure good time management.

Education and/or Experience:

Must have a valid/active STNA certification in the state of Ohio. Must comply with continuing education hours to keep certification up to date. CPR certification is desired.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Follows established Resident’s individualized plans of care under the general direction of the Charge Nurse.
2. Provides care of activities of daily living (ADL’s) to residents which may include, but not limited to:
   1. Mobility functions
   2. Grooming functions
   3. Dining functions
   4. Toileting functions
   5. Busing and cleaning dining table in your assigned division.
   6. Return dirty dining carts to kitchen.
3. Follows established detailed individualized restorative STNA functions under direction of nursing.
4. Documents all care, interventions and events in patients record.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing/Supervisor and Administration.

Support of SJSL Mission:

Employee knows SJSL Mission – “To help residents live to their fullest potential, recognizing the changing needs of each person.” – and delivers care, services and/or support in keeping with the intent and spirit of the Mission.

Embracing SJSL Strategic and Tactical Plans:
Employee understands SJSL service offerings, appreciates the value and importance of the delivery of said service offerings, and participates in maintaining and improving the quality and performance of SJSL services. In doing so, the Employee supports SJSL’s ability to expand and/or to enhance future service offerings.

Financial and Business Responsibilities:

While SJSL is a nonprofit corporation, SJSL must operate in a financially responsible manner to ensure its continued existence. Related, Employee acknowledges such, understand their responsibility to further SJS current and future business endeavors, and commits to safeguard SJSL’s reputation and judicially utilizes SJSL’s resources as if they were the Employee’s reputation and possessions.

Setting a Good Example:

Employee sets a good example for other employees, residents, families and visitors. The Employee is expected to present a positive, helpful, and collegial manner in working with others. Employee is to be accountable and responsible for work performed and for interactions with others.

Respect:

Employee is expected to treat others as the Employee would want to be treated.

Qualifications

Must have a working knowledge of quality, geriatric nursing care. Good verbal and written communication and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Must maintain confidentiality and the ability to prioritize to ensure good time management.

Completion or enrollment in State Approved Nurse Aid Training and Competency evaluation program; High school Diploma or G.E.D. preferred, not required. Previous experience in working in a nursing home/long term care and in working with elders preferred; Graduation of State Approved Training Program and successful completion of Nurse Aide examination to be a State Tested Nurse Aide preferred.

Salary : $18 - $20