State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

The Pavilion; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off

Positive and compassionate environment

Supportive Leadership team

Additional incentives

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Canton, OH, is seeking a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) to provide direct care and support to residents. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living activities, communicate effectively with nursing staff, and maintain a positive environment. Applicants must be certified and in good standing, possess a high school diploma, and have current CPR/BLS certification. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents under nursing supervision.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Report changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse.
• Coordinates dining room service and documents meals and intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements and tracks intake.
• Weighs residents and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Monitors skin condition and notes any concerns to nurses.
• Assists with toileting programs and documents progress.
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues impacting care delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assisting with daily living activities

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

About Us

The Pavilion at Edgefield is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Canton, OH. At The Pavilion at Edgefield, our mission is simple: “To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day.”

Position Summary

The State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) provides direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This includes assisting with daily living activities, ensuring resident safety and comfort, creating better quality of life to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
• Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• 401(K) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Positive and compassionate environment
• Supportive Leadership team
• Additional incentives