State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
Part time openings on all shifts
Salary: $10.50 and up.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The position of State Tested Nurse Aide exists to provide routine nursing and personal care for residents to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:REACH OUT WITH YOUR HEART AND TOUCH OTHER PEOPLE’S HEARTS IN CARRYING OUT ALL ASSIGNED TASKS.CREATE AND MAINTAIN TEAM SUCCESSES.MANAGE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE IN THE POSITION OF STATE TESTED NURSE AIDE RESPONSIBLY.ACCOUNTABILITIESPROVIDE PERSONAL CARE FUNCTIONS TO RESIDENTS.PERFORM BASIC NURSING CARE PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTS AS REQUIRED.CREATE A CLEAN, COMFORTABLE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS AND ASSURE THAT THEIR NEEDS ARE MET.ENSURE THAT RESIDENT’S FOOD SERVICE NEEDS ARE MET IN A TIMELY AND COMPASSIONATE MANNER.MAINTAIN RESIDENT DOCUMENTATION RECORDS FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, RESTORATIVE PROGRAMS, AND RESIDENT SPECIFIC FORMS.MAINTAIN AND WORK WITHIN ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENTAL, CENTER, AND CORPORATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OBJECTIVES, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS.ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN SCHEDULED TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, AND ORIENTATION PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF CARE.PERFORM OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES AS ASSIGNED OR REQUESTED.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.Prior work/life experiences involving independent decision makingPrior experience in a healthcare environment is desirableMust have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.Willingness and ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willingness to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.