NURSING & REHABILITIATION CENTER
820 East Center St.
Blanchester, OH 45107
Phone: (937) 783-4949
Primary Responsibilities:
· Provide direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
· Assist residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, lifting, moving, and repositioning safely, using proper body mechanics or equipment (e.g., lift devices) to prevent injury.
· Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being and report any changes to the nursing staff.
· Assist with feeding and hydration as required, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
· Help with ambulation, and provide support for residents to maintain independence.
· Maintain cleanliness of residents' living areas, including making beds and tidying up rooms.
· Assist with maintaining patients' personal hygiene, including oral care, skin care, and hair care.
· Observe and document residents' conditions, behaviors, and responses to care, reporting concerns to nurses.
· Ensure patient comfort by providing regular repositioning, adjusting equipment, and answering call lights promptly.
Collaboration & Communication
· Work closely with RNs, LPNs, and other staff members to ensure proper care for all residents.
· Assist with patient admission and discharge processes as needed.
· Participate in care plan meetings and provide input on patient care as necessary.
· Support other team members in daily activities and duties to ensure smooth operations.
· Assist new STNAs with training and help them adapt to their role by offering guidance and support.
Additional Duties:
· Participate in mandatory in-service training and ongoing professional development.
· Adhere to the employee handbook, including all policies on attendance, behavior, and safety.
· Assist in other areas as assigned by the nursing team or unit manager.
· Ensure compliance with all infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
· Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and staff
