Rest Aide-C.N.A.

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management; Grand Junction (CO); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management in Grand Junction, CO seeks a Restorative Nurse Aide/Rehab Tech to assist in developing and implementing restorative nursing programs. You will work closely with therapy staff to support patients’ eating, self-care, and mobility goals.

Requirements include a current CNA license, experience in restorative/rehabilitation services, and excellent communication in English. The role involves direct patient care within a healthcare facility and a team-focused

Qualifikationen

• Must have a current, unrestricted CNA license.
• Experience with restorative and rehabilitation services.
• Ability to read and write English.

Aufgaben

• Assist restorative nursing staff in developing and implementing programs.
• Work with therapy dept to ensure discharge recommendations are carried through.
• Assist patients in dining and monitor weights as needed.
• Support therapy activities, equipment handling, and exercise routines.
• Manage temperature logs for refrigerators and hydrocullator; file paperwork.
• Provide laundry for therapy gym and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Distribute medical equipment to patient rooms and therapy areas; communicate with staff.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Positive attitude

English literacy

Ausbildung

CNA license

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any

The Restorative Nurse Aide/Rehab Tech is responsible for assisting in the development, and implementation of the restorative nursing program for the facility. The restorative nursing staff are the liaisons between formalized therapy and nursing. The restorative aide will be responsible for providing direct care while utilizing techniques within the established program that aim to maintain or improve patients’ eating/swallowing, self-care, and mobility independence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Restorative Nurse and participates in the development, organization and implementation of restorative nursing programs for patients.
• Works closely with the therapy department. Sees that specific recommendations, when discharged from therapy are carried through. Involved in group and individual therapy treatments
• Assist patients in the dining room and take patient’s weight as needed
• Assist the therapy department with needs such as:
  • helping patients to/from therapy gym
  • providing equipment to therapists for use
  • patients and therapists in exercise routines
• Manage temperature logs including refrigerator, freezer, hydrocullator
• File paperwork and provide papers to be scanned in to medical records
• Complete laundry for therapy gym needs
• Clean all exercise equipment and durable medical equipment
• Provide medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, and commodes to patient rooms and therapy gym as needed
• Communicate with patients and all staff
• Other duties as needed by the restorative nursing and therapy departments

QualificationsQUALIFICATONS

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations while maintaining compassion
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept
• Must be self-motivated and have excellent follow-through
• Have the ability to multi task and keep a calm demeanor even in chaotic situations
• Be a champion of positivity and high morale
• Ability to read and write English

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have a current, unrestricted CNA license
• Must have experience with restorative and rehabilitation services

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Good standing in the state registry is required
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a CNA in the applicable state

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee is required to hear, speak, sit, stand, and walk daily. The position is located in healthcare facility environment. Employee may lift up to 40 pounds and transfer 100 plus pounds. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.