Certified Nursing Assistant / State Tested Nursing Assistant-PRN

CNA / STNA Stygler Commons Assisted Living Gahanna, OH

Stygler Commons located in Gahanna, OH is an independent living, assisted living and memory care community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area! We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation's largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services. We are seeking a CNA / STNA who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors! Qualified candidates for this position offer : Education : High school diploma or GED preferred or currently enrolled in a program to achieve preferred education. Experience : Two to four years preferred. Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Licensure : None required.

The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to the residents, assumes the responsibility for assisting the residents with the numerous activities of daily living while encouraging and guiding them to maintain or reach the highest level of function in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report the needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty.

Essential functions :

• Performs / assists with all resident direct care needs and comforts of daily living as needed. Including but not limited to : Lifting, turning, positioning, transporting; bathing, dressing functions, oral hygiene and grooming; answering and responding to call lights in a timely and professional manner; providing restorative care including but not limited to range of motion, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training.
• Provides all additional resident care needs and comforts of daily living. Including but not limited to : Maintaining cleanliness of resident's room to include daily cleaning, deep cleaning as required, and discharge cleaning; providing for and engages in activities of interest to resident; providing restorative nursing programs necessary to maintain ADLs.
• Communicates professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing. Follows written and verbal directions. Provides exemplary customer service to residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors. Reports any changes in physical or mental conditions on a timely basis
• Assists nurses with assigned tasks, including but not limited to : Measuring and recording vitals; gathering weights, measures and other documentation on the residents; making beds, cleaning closets, organizing and ensuring cleanliness of resident living areas; assisting with new admissions as assigned; assisting in the training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Adheres to the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Rights documentation. Knows resident rights and helps the residents exercise and / or protect their rights. Reports resident complaints to charge nurse or supervisory in charge, maintains confidentiality. Documents resident information timely, accurately and confidentially according to the procedures set forth in the electronic medical record system. Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined under the Safety & Compliance policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs. Practices universal precautions. Uses protective equipment, follows infection control protocol standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs food service functions to include : Preparing residents for meals, serving food, assisting with eating, after meal care, passing snacks and fresh water / ice; recording food / fluid intake, noting changes of eating habits and appropriately reporting.

In return, National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes : Medical (both PPO & HDHP w / HSA) - National Church Residences pays, on average, 75-80% of all costs Dental, Vision, Life & ADD