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- Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
- Assist residents at mealtimes
- Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
- Explains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.
- Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc, when wet or soiled)
- Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions
- Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record; Reports any irregularities to nurse
- Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs; Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed
- Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly
- Ensures residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes
- Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical
- Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents; Handles linens according to infection control guidelines
- Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets
- Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs
- Uses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibility
- Provides post-mortem care as instructed
- Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions
- Ensures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplements
- Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required
- Participates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plans
- Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required
- Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
- Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste, including restocking supplies
- Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
- Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties
- Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same
- Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care Unit
- Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
- Participates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.)
- Label and charge ancillary items for resident billing
- Performs all other duties as assigned or directed
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
- Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
- Experience: No prior experience necessary
- Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment
- Certifications & Licenses: Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
- Other Requirements: Ability to assist patients during therapy; Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents; Ability to communicate effectively with residents and nursing staff and have strong interpersonal skills; Ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Ability to use computer for charting purposes; Must be able to operate the following equipment: Sit to Stand, Hoyer Lift, Gait belts, tub chairs; Must be dependable; Must be compassionate to residents and have a true desire and commitment to assist them; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families and other health care staff members; Must participate in Continuing Education; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook
State Tested Nursing Assistant WEW 6p-6a - Fairborn, OH, United States - United Church Homes
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Community Name:
Trinity Community at FairbornThe State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)/ Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA) is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.Essential Function Statement(s)
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