Part-Time State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Advanced Health Care of Landerhaven • Mayfield Heights, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence and ensuring their comfort and well-being. At Advanced Health Care of Landerhaven we enjoy a great survey history based on our passion for service combined with the time allowance to deliver that service. Our vision is clear, our growth is mentored, our desire is a long-term commitment, and our invitation is to you to join something big! This position is well suited for someone who has an eye on detail, a heart for team engagement and one on one interaction, is people oriented, and has great focus on the big picture with an interest in maintaining energy, championing our vision, and having fun creating a homelike experience for our patients. 46 bed all Post-Acute, Skilled Nursing Facility.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (STNA) in the state you work.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.
• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and position techniques to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team.
• Assist with resident admission, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents to their surroundings and helping them settle into their rooms.
• Support residents' social and recreational activities by engaging them in meaningful interactions, escorting them to group activities and providing companionship.
• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including making beds, tidying rooms, and ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met.
• Assist with resident dining services, including meal set-up, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely in accordance with facility polices and regulator requirements.
• Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain STNA verification and enhance skills and knowledge in geriatric care.
• Assist new STNA team members with training and getting actuated with policies, procedures and the layout of the facility.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED