State Tested Nursing Assistant

Sapphire Rehabilitation & Care Center; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Rehabilitation & Care Center in Ohio seeks a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) to provide direct, compassionate resident care under supervision of licensed nursing personnel. You will assist with ADLs, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment.

Ideal candidates hold an active Ohio STNA certification, strong communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Current and active Ohio STNA certification required.
• Knowledge of basic nursing assistant skills and resident care practices.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, compassionate, and able to work as part of a healthcare team.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide feeding and hydration assistance as needed.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and mobility.
• Take and record vital signs as assigned.
• Observe changes in conditions and report to nurse promptly.
• Document care provided in a timely manner.
• Respond to call lights and resident needs promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.
• Provide emotional support and promote resident independence.
• Protect resident rights, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.
• Follow facility policies and state/federal regulations.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory in-service training.
• Perform other duties within scope of training and certification.

Skills

STNA certification

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

Position Summary

The State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) is responsible for providing direct, compassionate, and quality care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The STNA assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), promotes resident safety and comfort, maintains residents' dignity, and supports their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.

• Provide assistance with feeding and hydration as needed.

• Assist residents with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and mobility.

• Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations, as assigned.

• Observe residents for changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions and promptly report concerns to the nurse.

• Document care provided accurately and in a timely manner.

• Answer call lights promptly and respond to resident needs.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.

• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.

• Provide emotional support and promote resident independence.

• Protect resident rights, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.

• Follow facility policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.

• Attend required staff meetings and mandatory in-service training.

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of training and certification.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess a current and active Ohio STNA certification

• Must have knowledge of basic nursing assistant skills and resident care practices.

• Must demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be dependable, compassionate, and able to work as part of a healthcare team.

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate documentation.

• Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to assist residents with transfers and repositioning using approved techniques and equipment.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies as required.

• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive movements.

• Ability to respond promptly to resident care needs.