Overview
Job Description
As a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), you will have the unique opportunity to positively impact our residents every day. You will partner with nurses and other healthcare staff to provide the patients necessary medical care. In addition to providing the necessary care, you will assist residents with their daily healthcare, personal needs, safety and comfort. If you have the vision and desire to improve todays ever-changing healthcare environment, continue your career with Extendicare!
Job Responsibilities
Motivate and assist residents with their daily living activities while providing a positive physical, social and psychological environment
Ensure residents receive proper personalized care as needed
Assist with nursing functions, including taking vitals, weight and measurement
Prepare residents for meals and assist with feeding as needed
Communicate with nurses, residents and family members while making daily rounds
Ensure proper healthcare documentation of resident charts
Job Requirements
Successful State Tested Nursing Assistants want to make a difference in lives of our residents. In addition to being passionate about working with long-term care residents, you will need the following:
Current state nursing assistant training and certification **Must be State Tested
Comfortable rapport while interfacing with residents, families and other facility staff
Ability to observe and chart behaviors
Knowledge of basic medical terms
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Benefits
In addition to providing our employees with the tools necessary for development and success, we offer an attractive compensation and industry-leading benefits package.
401(k) and matching contributions
Medical, dental and vision insurance
STD/LTD and life insurance
Paid time off personal, sick, vacation and holiday
Employee-assistance program employees and dependents
..And more!
Why Extendicare?
CareerGrowth Extendicare regularly promotes from within. Our employees regularly transfer facilities and grow into regional and corporate positions.
Support and Resources Assistance and support is always available from the regional and corporate level to ensure your success.
Training We invest in you! Training and continuing education are encouraged to promote skill development.