Job Description

STNA SCHOLARSHIP

Don’t miss the opportunity to receive a fullscholarship to obtain an STNA license through a local organization.

The STNA program is comprised of classroom hours and clinical hours.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

The STNA certification must be earned within 4 months of employment.

STATE TESTED NURSING ASSISTANT (STNA)

To support the licensed staff by giving direct resident care and performing Nurse aide functions such as care for the personal needs and comfort of residents under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, and in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Birchaven Village policy and procedure, Birchaven Village ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the employee handbook.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

* Successful completion of Nurse Aide classes. STNA certification within 4 months of employment.

* Available to work every other weekend.

* Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

* Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to needs of the residents served on his/her neighborhood. The individual must demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles related to the aging adult and problems associated with aging. Possess the ability to collect data reflective of the resident status, under the supervision of an LPN or RN, and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents needs.

This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV etc)

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