<p>Department: Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS)</p> <p>Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm</p> <p>Reports To: Supervisor, Nursing (RN)</p> <p>Full Time or Part Time: Full Time</p> <p>Regular or Temporary: Regular</p> <p>Bargaining Unit: AFSCME 1746</p> <p>Classified or Unclassified: Classified</p> <p>FLSA: Non-exempt</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>This STNA opportunity stands out for its exceptional hours and work/life balance: You are guaranteed 40 hours/week and a regular work schedule, Monday-Friday, with no weekends, no evenings/nights, no holidays, no mandatory overtime, no on-call. Every year you will enjoy 12 paid holidays and earn 10-25 vacation days (increasing with length of service) and 15 days of sick leave. In other words, this is this opportunity to begin a fulfilling career in public service and to take a step back from a busy and unpredictable hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting.</p> <p>Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services (HHS) is a department within our County Government. The Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) empowers seniors (ages 60+) and disabled adults to age successfully by providing resources and support that preserve their independence. DSAS strives to keep seniors safe, supported, and independent, so they can live their best lives.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li>Renders personal care such as oral hygiene; assisting with baths/bed baths; shampooing; care of skin; giving bed pan; feeding of patients and preparing special diets; taking and recording of temperature, pulse, and respiration; changing simple dressings and bandages; putting on and caring for simple appliances; assisting with simple exercises, assisting with transfers and ambulation; and helping with proper body alignment. May provide assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered (limited to monitoring, reminder, and reporting). Complete documentation/charting as required by agency, state, and federal accreditation standards. Accepts responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship to the agency's clients and their families. </li><li>Observes for sudden changes in a patient's condition and reports changes timely to the nurse. Helps and motivates patient to maintain good standards of personal hygiene and safety. Shopping and preparing meals. Assisting with household management during convalescence at home. Performs light housekeeping duties such as laundry, changing bed linen, dusting, washing dishes, and floor cleaning. </li><li>Attend case conferences when requested. Attend on-going training for update and enhancement of skills to maintain certification requirement. Perform all related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Current Ohio certification as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) </li><li>Ability to read and write common vocabulary; ability to perform simple arithmetic. </li><li>Valid driver license, proof of acceptable automobile insurance coverage, and use of a reliable vehicle during working hours. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Requirements</p> <ul> <li>CPR and First Aid certified. </li></ul> <p>Premium pay may be applied for those who meet the criteria and are designated by the County as "bi-lingual".</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>The is a non-competitive, classified position. The Personnel Review Commission (PRC) will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. If you do, the PRC will put your name on an eligibility list. To fill this opening, the PRC sends the hiring department and Human Resources (HR) a certified eligibility list. HR helps the hiring department decide who from the certified list to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.</p> <p>Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.</p> <p>If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment; the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter 306 of the County Code.</p> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>Cuyahoga County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the County realize its full potential. The County benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.</p> <p>The County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.</p> <p>If you need assistance applying or participating in any part of the candidate experience, contact Human Resources at 216-443-7190 and ask to speak with a talent acquisition team member.</p>