STNA (First Shift)

Responsible to: Director of Nursing

Scope of Responsibility: Provide assistance to Edgewater Place residents participating in the Assisted Living program.

Essential Functions: Rating (for evaluation purposes only)

____A. Carry out duties and function to support Edgewater Place as assigned.

____B. Live the mission and values to improve the quality of services for residents and team members on the Edgewater Place campus.

____C. Respect residents’ rights and adheres to rules of resident care and services as described in the Edgewater Place Employee Handbook.

____D. Read notes in attendant’s notebook regarding events that have occurred on all shifts.

____E. Write any pertinent information regarding the condition and well-being of the residents in the notebook. Computer documentation when available.

____F. Check on residents that are scheduled for meals but are not present.

____G. Transport any resident needing temporary help to the dining room after an illness or hospital stay. Assist residents with memory issues.

____H. Assist or perform personal care for residents including bathing, dressing, grooming, skin care, oral care and toileting or incontinence care.

____I. Answer calls activated by resident pendant or pull cord in a timely manner.

____J. Carry the telephone and key at all times on the job. Hand off the phone to the next shift when giving report. ____K. Give an accurate and detailed shift change report.

____L. When a resident is taken to the hospital, make sure room is straightened up and bed made, toilet flushed, and apartment locked, and call button removed from resident and kept at Edgewater Place.

____M. Report to nurse any changes in care needs, mental status and behaviors.

____N. Vital Signs as required

____O. Attend the required number of educational in-services mandated by the State and provided by the facility.

Days:

____A. Make regular rounds, every 2 hours, during shift to check on residents.

____B. Make beds of those who requested this service.

____C. Change bed linens as scheduled.

____D. Assist residents to the dining room if requested

____E. Work with Housekeeping staff to update various schedules: bed making, laundry, cleaning etc.

____F. Wake up those residents on the morning wake-up list or those who wish to have a wake-up call.

____G. Cleaning and laundry as needed.

____H. Assist with activities

____I. Give report to 3 – 11 shift and pass on cell phone and keys

Evenings:

____A. Make regular rounds, every 2 hours, during shift to check on residents.

____B. Set up activities as scheduled/needed.

____C. Cleaning and laundry as scheduled.

____D. Assist resident in getting ready for bed as needed.

____E. Showers as per schedule

____F. Lock exterior doors as per schedule and document.

____G. Give report to the 11 – 7 shift and pass on the cell phone and keys.

Nights:

____A. Make regular rounds, every 2 hours, during shift to check on residents.

____B. Sweep and mop Café and clean counters

____C. Check all exterior doors and alarms. Lock employee entrance after 3 – 11 shift leaves.

____D. Unlock main entrance and employee entrance at 6am.

____E. Follow Cleaning Schedule: Family room, all sitting areas, Laundry rooms, Lobby, Private Dining Room, Public Restrooms.

____F. Give report to the day shift and pass on the cell phone and keys.

____G. Clean Beauty/Barber Shop floor, twice a week.

Cleaning Tasks in Resident Apartments:

____A. Empty all apartment wastebaskets as needed. Pay particular attention to residents who may have incontinence supplies in trash.

____B. Clean any spots on carpet immediately and notify community housekeeper for any additional cleaning.

Position Requirements:

A. Education & Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

2. STNA training required.

3. Must maintain license as required by the facility and by the state.

4. Experience working with the aging population preferred.

5. Able to read, write, speak and understand English language required.

B. Skills and Requirements

1. Relate well to residents and other guests.

2. Work well independently without close supervision.

3. Respond appropriately in emergencies.

C. Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions Employees/applicants may not pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without the use of prosthetic devices and/or reasonable accommodation.

1. Frequent fingering, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions required.

2. Occasional reaching, kneeling, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling required.

3. Requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

4. Requires the ability to see things clearly at 20 inches or less, as is common in visual inspection or computer work.

5. This position has occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Adherence to universal precautions is required. 6. Requires the ability to lift residents to a chair with the assistant of another person and a gait belt.