AHD Restorative Nursing Assistant SS

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking an AHD Restorative Nursing Assistant SS to provide direct nursing care to Residents under supervision, ensuring quality care in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.

The role is based at Alameda, CA with South Shore and is per diem with flexible shifts. You will perform restorative care, assist with self-care training, and report observations to the nursing team while upholding Residents' rights and HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of a Restorative Care training program.
• Current California Nursing Assistant certificate.

Responsibilities

• Answers call lights promptly and attends to Resident comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillow, Residents' clothing and bedside tables/equipment; keeps Resident areas clean and orderly.
• Communicates with Residents, observing Residents' responses to treatment and/or the environment and reports changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Complies with OSHA standards in the workplace; applies handwashing principles and recognizes signs of infection and follows health program.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures and participates in drills; follows safety procedures.
• Takes Residents' vital signs and assists with transfers and mobility as needed.
• Protects Residents' rights and confidentiality; supports independent expression and decision-making.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Restorative Care training program

Job description

AHD Restorative Nursing Assistant SS

• Alameda, CA
• South Shore
• AHD South Shore
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies
• Nursing
• $33.60 - $36.60/hour
• Req #:43914-32663
• FTE:0.01
• Posted:Yesterday

Summary

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the AHD Restorative Nursing Assistant SS (RNA) is to provide direct nursing care to the Residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse or therapist, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE:

Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Answers call lights promptly and attends to Resident comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillow, Residents' clothing and bedside tables/equipment; keeps Resident areas clean and orderly.
2. Communicates with Residents, observing Residents' responses to treatment and/or the environment and reports changes to licensed nursing staff. Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
3. Complies with OSHA standards in the workplace. Applies handwashing principles and recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the requirements of the employee health program. Demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste. Demonstrates understanding of and applies isolation precautions and enhanced standard precautions.
4. Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures. Participates in fire and disaster drills. Demonstrates understanding and application of safety and security procedures and precautions.
5. Enters and/or records data accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Promotes and protects Residents' rights consistent with applicable law and regulation.
7. Assists Residents in making informed decisions. Treats Residents with dignity and respect. Reports suspected abuse or neglect. Protects confidentiality of Resident information in accordance with HIPAA. Supports independent expression, choice and decision-making of our Residents.
8. Provides Nursing Rehab/Restorative Care Program services as identified in the Residents' plan of care. Trains the Residents in self care and the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility, dressing and grooming, eating, swallowing, and range of motion exercises. Incorporating training and skill practice activities which include repetition, physical or verbal cueing and task segmentation.
9. Provides personal care and comfort measures to Residents, including assistance with bathing, grooming, skin care, care of hearing aids and glasses, etc. Knows how to respond to Residents' behaviors, allowing Residents to make personal choices.
10. Provides and reinforces behavior consistent with the Residents' dignity.
11. Reports observations and other pertinent Nursing Rehab/Restorative Care information to the Interdisciplinary Rehab/Restorative Team. Participates in the identification of staff and Residents' education needs related to the Nursing Rehab/Restorative Care Program and services.
12. Takes Residents' vital signs; positions and drapes Residents for examination or treatment; transports patients to other areas of the facility in a wheelchair or gurney.
13. When assigned as a sitter, responsible for, but not limited to, protecting the Residents from harm and assisting in meeting their emotional and physical needs through one-to-one continuous observation. Prove ongoing observation and basic patient care.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:High School Diploma or equivalent.

Education:Satisfactory completion of a Restorative Care training program.

Required Licenses/Certifications:Current California Nursing Assistant certificate.

PAY RANGE: $33.60 - $36.60/hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.