STNA

Wilmington Management; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Management seeks a dedicated Resident Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant to assist nurses in providing patient care. The role includes rounds, daily living assistance, and responding to resident needs. Attention to safety, confidentiality, and resident rights is essential.

The position supports dining service, records care details, and participates in staff meetings. Training and certification in First Aid or CSTNA is preferred, with a focus on compassionate, professional elder

Qualifications

• Proficiency in elder care practices and safety
• Ability to relate with compassion and patience
• Clear, respectful written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of infection control and universal precautions
• Willingness to work as part of a healthcare team
• First Aid certification preferred or obtainable

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds to check residents' conditions as scheduled.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Observes and reports adverse signs or changes in residents.
• Directs residents to dining, seating, serving, and feeding as needed.
• Responds to call lights promptly and professionally.
• Reports incidents and changes to nurses or administrators.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Respects resident rights and privacy and maintains confidentiality.
• Records pertinent information in shift logs and communicates with staff.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and in-services as required.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Care for elderly

Empathy

Communication

Ability to follow instructions

Professionalism

Education

State Tested Nursing Assistant

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Assists nurses to provide nursing care to residents according to physicians’ orders and in conformance with recognized practices, established standards and administrative policies.MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Makes rounds to check conditions of residents according to schedule.2. Assists residents with the activities of daily living.3. Observes and reports adverse signs, symptoms and/or conditions of residents4. Directs and assists residents as needed; directs and assists residents to dining room, assistwith seating, serving and cutting food, serving beverages, salads, etc., and feedingresident.5. Answers call lights and responds to resident needs in a timely, efficient and professionalmanner.6. Reports all incidents; completes reports as needed.7. Reports changes and information regarding residents to the nurse or Assisted LivingAdministrator.8. Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work areas.9. Serves as an advocate for resident rights and choice.10. Maintains confidentiality of resident care and issues.11. Provides room service to residents as needed.12. Strictly practices universal precautions, handwashing and general hygienic principles.13. Records pertinent resident information in communication logs each shift.Major Job responsibilities, continued:14. Attends monthly staff meetings and in-services.15. Other tasks as requested or assigned.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:All equipment and supplies necessary to fulfillment of the duties of Resident Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide, State Testes Nursing Assistant.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:Education and ExperienceState tested as a Nursing Assistant, with experience as a Home Health Aide; or attending school for nursing and/or classes is preferred. Capable of becoming certified in First Aid.Licenses and CertificationsCertificate for State Tested Nursing Assistant is preferredKnowledge, skills and abilitiesKnowledge of care for elderly persons with various acute and/or chronic health problems and/or dementia.Knowledge, understanding and compassion for human behavior and the ability to relate this to the care of aged, infirm, acutely and chronically ill residents.Ability to project credibility and assertiveness, and the ability to make mature judgments.Knowledge of the organization, function, policies, procedures and regulations of the facility, and the ability to apply these with professionalism.Ability to identify and anticipate the needs of residents and staff, and to intervene or refer to the proper authority as appropriate.Ability to work autonomously, and to react and perform appropriately during emergencies.Ability to assess residents’ conditions and provide information to physicians necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Continued:Knowledge of resident rights and the ability to respond to each resident with empathy and respect.Knowledge of policies, procedures, philosophies, rules and regulations governing the delivery of services to consumers.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments, and consumers.Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with consumers, visitors and staff.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:Ability to see clearly generally and with close vision; ability to perceive colors; ability to hear in normal conversation, when using appropriate medical equipment, and when using the telephone; ability to see normal printed and written data; ability to speak clearly and be understood; ability to speak English clearly and be understood; ability to handle small objects.Skills: Ability to handle a variety of equipment necessary to the efficient andeffective performance of duties of Resident Assistant with knowledge of operation, safety and caution.Lifting: Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, with occasional necessity to supportindividual body weight for short duration during performance of duties.Reaching: Occasional horizontal and vertical reaching.Stooping/Bending: Frequent.Standing/Sitting/Walking: Approximately 90% standing/walking, 10% sitting.ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:Inside/Outside: Approximately 90% inside, 10% outside.Noise/Vibrations: Normal noises for this environment.Hazards: Bloodborne pathogens: moderate to high risk of exposure for this environment.Carpal Tunnel: small risk of exposure for this environment.Eye strain: small risk of exposure for this environment.Physical injury: small risk of exposure for this environment.