STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) - Job DescriptionPosition Summary:
An STNA provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. You help residents with daily activities, monitor their condition, and support the healthcare team.
Main Duties
Patient Care
- Help residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Assist with eating, drinking, and mobility (walking, transferring)
- Turn/reposition patients in bed to prevent bedsores
Monitoring & Reporting
- Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Observe changes in patient condition and report to nurses
- Document care in charts or electronic records
Daily Living Support
- Change bed linens and keep rooms clean
- Serve meals and help with feeding
- Transport residents to activities or appointments
Team Support
- Assist nurses during procedures
- Help maintain a safe, clean environment
- Communicate with patients, families, and staff
Skills Needed
- Compassion and patience
- Good communication
- Physical strength (lifting, standing long hours)
- Attention to detail
Requirements
- Active Ohio STNA certification
- High school diploma (usually preferred)
- Ability to pass background check
Work Schedule (like your 7p-7a shift)
- 8-12 hour shifts (days or nights)
- Includes weekends/holidays
- Night shift (7pm-7am) typically includes:
- More monitoring & rounds
- Fewer activities but still hands-on care
What your shift (7p-7a) usually looks like
- Evening care (dinner help, getting residents ready for bed)
- Overnight rounds (checking, repositioning, vitals)
- Early morning care (getting residents up, hygiene, breakfast prep)
