State Tested Nursing Assistant At Brookwood Care Community, we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at Brookwood Care Community.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to residents, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Assist residents with daily living activities, such as toileting, incontinence care, and mobility
- Monitor residents' conditions and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team
- Supervise and educate STNAs and other Facility personnel on established policies and procedures
- Participate in staff development activities, including in-service training and orientation programs
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to all safety and sanitation protocols
- Ensure that all equipment and supplies are properly maintained and used
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administrative Functions:
- Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, and computer programs in an informative and descriptive manner
- Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor, LPN, or RN
- Personnel Functions:
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel and other Facility personnel to ensure adequate nursing services
- Meet with shift's nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas
- Personal Care Functions:
- Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty
- Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care
- Assist residents with bath functions and dressing and undressing
- Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures
- Provide eye and ear care
- Staff Development:
- Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes
- Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities
- Safety and Sanitation:
- Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids
- Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident
- Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to any member of management or nursing supervisor immediately
- Equipment and Supply Functions:
- Use only the equipment you have been trained to use
- Report defective equipment to any member of management or nursing supervisor
- Care Plan and Assessment:
- Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan
- Inform the Nurse Supervisor, LPN, or RN of any changes in the resident's condition
- Resident Rights:
- Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request
- Abide by the resident's participation in treatment decision
- Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident's clinical record
Qualifications:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in this state
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
People-Centered Rewards:
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k with company match
- Early Pay via Tapcheck!
- Employee Perks & Discount program via NES
- PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
- $Referral Bonus Program$
- Mentorship Programs
- Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
- Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp