CNA/Restorative Nursing Aide, Long Term Care - FT

Good Samaritan Society; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Fort Collins is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide restorative care and daily living assistance in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes mobility, fall prevention, body mechanics and documentation in the EMR. CNA certification and state training are required, with ongoing competency testing and driving eligibility where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Certified CNA with the State Board of Nursing.
• Completion of a CNA training program and at least 40 hours of restorative care training.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with mobility, daily living activities and exercises.
• Documents resident progress and reports changes promptly.
• Uses EMR and adheres to infection control policies.
• Dresses, bathes, grooms and aids with eating and swallowing programs.

Education

High school graduate or GED

CNA certification

CNA training program completion

40 hours restorative care training

Minimum age 16

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS CO Ft Collins
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Address: 508 W Trilby Rd, Fort Collins, CO 805254054, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $18.25 - $26.75

Department Details

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant

Supports a more integrated, resident-centered approach to maintaining independence and daily functioning

Allows restorative interventions to be naturally incorporated into residents’ daily routines and programming

Aligns restorative programming with quality of life, engagement, and functional maintenance goals

Provides structured, consistent restorative support while maintaining clear role expectations and accountability

Job Summary

The restorative nursing aide serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Uses appropriate mobility, balance and strengthening exercises, incorporating into therapeutic activities. Includes using adaptive equipment, fall prevention, appropriate turning, positioning and repositioning techniques, basic range of motion exercises, and good body mechanics. Assists with training and implementation of special programs designed to improve resident's quality of life, ability to perform daily activities and maintain their highest functional level of independence. Obtains resident's report prior to providing care. Documents resident's progress of care and behaviors, recognizes and reports changes in resident's condition promptly.

Includes dressing/undressing programs, grooming, bathing, toileting, exercise/movement, and eating/swallowing programs. Demonstrates correct use and application of ice and paraffin baths, heat packets etc. according to state specific regulations. Uses the EMR accurately. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines: uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares, report signs/symptoms of resident infections to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. Completion of a C.NA training program, training if required by state and at least 40 hours of specific training related to restorative care procedures (may be provided by licensed therapists providing service within the organization).

Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.

Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor

vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of

this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272835
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No