What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Partner (STNA): PRN position at #Kendal?
Kendal at Oberlin is a full-service life plan community which primarily serves older adults in the Quaker tradition. Residents are assured a lifetime of healthcare including short-and long-term nursing services, memory care and assisted living. Equally important, residents enjoy an independent, enriching living experience.
Kendal at Oberlin's Nursing Department is currently seeking dynamic, compassionate Care Partners (STNAs) for PRN positions. The Care Partner provides our residents high quality, person-centered care by providing physical and psycho-social support as a member of the interdisciplinary team working closely with residents, families and staff. The Care Partner assists in providing an engaging therapeutic living environment for those individuals with cognitive impairment. Additionally, the role will be responsible for including, but not limited to:
- Recognizing and respecting residents' abilities and promote their individuality while maintaining the standards of The Kendal Corporation's philosophy of care.
- Supporting residents in doing as much for themselves as possible.
- Providing confident, efficient and complete care as outlined in individual care plans of each resident.
- Providing support with a friendly and caring approach to residents, friends, families, and staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant program and state of Ohio exam.
- STNA license in good standing.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, lift, transfer residents weighing 50 to 250 pounds.
- Must be capable of clearly communicating with residents.
- Must be able to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
*PRN staff are required to work 4 shifts per month*