Staff Education Associate

Friendly Senior Living•Pittsford, NY

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Friendly Senior Living is a highly rated Senior Care Community that embraces its values of Friendship, Teamwork, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Customer Focus. The Staff Education Associate initiates the planning and implementation of staff orientation and education for the Nursing Department and to a limited degree in other departments of the Home. This role requires a thorough knowledge of the principles of geriatric nursing and supports the Culture of Excellence through active participation in assigned neighborhood initiatives.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant
Bachelors Degree in related field
Two to three years of progressive nursing home experience
Ability to meet the public and participate in professional programs
Current CNA Certification
Dependable, report to work on-time for every scheduled shift and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO)
Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required
Have reliable transportation to and from work
Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented demeanor
Supports Culture of Excellence initiatives by interactions with co-workers and/or Members
Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Friendly Home
May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Members or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Members, visitors and team members during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Provides education to CNAs to promote excellence in quality of care and quality of life of Members.
Assists CNAs in completing required in-service hours.
Helps create a workplace where team members are motivated to do their best work while feeling valued, safe, and appreciated.
Helps create a highly competent workforce that is best prepared to provide excellent, compassionate care and services.
Impacts retention in a positive manner by building relationships and providing resources and guidance to team members.
Acts as a partner to Managers and Supervisors in workforce development.
Identifies areas of improvement in quality of care and services.
Offers assistance in developing skills that allow individuals to cope with unknown or uncomfortable situations.
Identifies barriers to employees and brainstorms ways to overcome them.
Provides education on the policies of The Friendly Home, and the Nursing Policies and Procedures as directed by the Staff Education Supervisor.
Promotes quality assurance and evaluates the effectiveness of education programs, ensuring they meet staff needs.
Records attendance of educational programs on individual nursing assistant records.
Assists in the evaluation of work performance of nursing personnel.
Assists with the completion of quality audits in the department.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
Performs other duties as required by Staff Education Supervisor, Director of Health Services, or Administration.