Non-State Tested Nursing Assistant

Non-State Tested Nursing Assistant (NSTNA)

The Non-State Tested Nursing Assistant (NSTNA) is responsible for performing the day-to-day activities of the nursing department in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc, keeping with specific resident safety needs
• Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed
• Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed
• Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly
• Ensures residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently
• Ensures residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes
• Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor promptly
• Changes bed linens
• Straightens dresser tops and stands
• Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment/supply rooms, workrooms, linen closet
• Identifies and reports abnormal skin conditions
• Turns bedfast residents as instructed
• Provides Range of Motion exercises
• Assists with application of adaptive devices
• Assists with food service procedures by ensuring residents are positioned appropriately for meals with appropriate utensils within reach; serving food; assisting with proper hydration; assisting with snack distribution and reporting
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the special care
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
• Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
• Documents in Point Click Care accurately and timely
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred; Must have completed Nurse Aide Training: Required
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently operate a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment
• Certifications & Licenses: Active certificate conferred by the Ohio Department of Health's Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP); Must participate in Continuing Education OR eligibility to enter such program, graduate and pass a State Approved Competency evaluation within 120 days from the date of employment; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state, federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
• Other Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively with residents and nursing staff; Ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families and other health care staff members; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

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