Job Title: State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Immediate Supervisor: Administrator/Early Cloud Home Care Manager
Risk of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens: High

Position Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, as specified in the care plan.
• Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and ambulation as necessary, while promoting safe practices.
• Help with meal planning and preparation, ensuring the client’s nutritional needs are met.
• Monitor and document the client’s physical and emotional well-being and report any changes to the supervising nurse or healthcare provider.
• Provide routine housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe environment for the client.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to the client, promoting mental and emotional health.
• Assist with medication reminders, following the care plan.
• Ensure the home environment is safe for the client, adhering to infection control standards and safety protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the ethics of care while establishing a trustful relationship with clients and their families.
• Report any changes in the client’s health or condition to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Job Conditions

• Ability to access homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Must have sufficient hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity to provide care.
• May require bending, stooping, lifting, and moving clients weighing up to 200 pounds; ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with clients, family members, and healthcare staff, both verbally and in writing.

Equipment Operation

• Proper handling and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for infection control and safety.

Qualifications

• Be at least age 16 or older
• STNA certification of completion 
• Must pass a background check as required by the employer.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of personal care, infection control, and medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain a compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor with clients.
• Must adhere to confidentiality standards and demonstrate ethical practices in all aspects of client care.
• Must be physically capable of performing all required duties and lifting assistance as needed.

Acknowledgment

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