Restorative Nursing Assistant

We offer:

• $20/hr
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and more
• PTO and 401K matching
• Appreciation rewards
• Advancement opportunities throughout our network
• Tuition reimbursement for ECPI to further your career!

General Purpose

A Restorative Nursing Aide (RNA) is to provide residents routine restorative nursing care.

Essential Duties

• Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident.
• Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicated.
• Assist residents with transfers, ambulation and range of motion.
• Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents.
• Assist the residents with bathing and dressing.
• Change positions of residents to prevent skin care issues
• Assist residents in being free of offensive odors.
• Assist with the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises.
• Complete charting of care.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis and calmness.
• Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and or Therapy Department.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments and daily meals.
• Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and sanitizing bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes.
• Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming as well as cleaning and cutting of nails.
• Provide pressure relieving devises and skin-protective measures.
• The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence. Supervisory Requirements This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Current certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Aide Training.

Current CPR certification.

One-year experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Current CPR certification.

Restorative Aide Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.

Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division at all times.