STNA Days FT/PT
About The Position
The State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) provides compassionate, resident-centered care to individuals in a long-term care setting, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, oral hygiene, and mobility while promoting independence and preserving each resident's dignity. The STNA safely transfers and repositions residents using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment to ensure comfort and prevent injury. The STNA monitors residents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being by observing and reporting changes in condition, measuring and documenting vital signs, and communicating concerns to licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include assisting with meal service, monitoring food and fluid intake, and supporting residents with special dietary needs in accordance with individualized care plans. The STNA maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment by following infection prevention and control procedures, practicing proper hand hygiene, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Working collaboratively with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team, the STNA helps deliver individualized care that supports each resident's overall health and well-being. In addition to providing direct physical care, the STNA fosters positive relationships with residents and their families by offering emotional support, companionship, and encouragement. Through effective communication, teamwork, time management, and attention to detail, the STNA is committed to enhancing residents' quality of life while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all facility policies, state regulations, and professional standards.
Requirements
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification.
- Proficiency in assisting with activities of daily living.
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
- Ability to monitor and report changes in resident condition.
- Skill in measuring and documenting vital signs.
- Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Time management and attention to detail.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to policies, regulations, and standards.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, oral hygiene, and mobility.
- Safely transferring and repositioning residents using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment.
- Monitoring residents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being by observing and reporting changes in condition.
- Measuring and documenting vital signs.
- Communicating resident concerns to licensed nursing staff.
- Assisting with meal service, monitoring food and fluid intake, and supporting residents with special dietary needs.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment by following infection prevention and control procedures.
- Practicing proper hand hygiene.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Fostering positive relationships with residents and their families by offering emotional support, companionship, and encouragement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
