Restorative Aide

Burlingame-Skilled-Nursing; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlingame-Skilled-Nursing is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to perform restorative nursing measures under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.

You will perform ROM exercises (passive and active), whirlpool, ambulation assistance, transfers, positioning, daily living activities, self-feeding and use of adaptive devices, and document on RNA sheets daily and weekly progress notes, and report changes to the Charge Nurse and Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Evidence of job stability.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to take supervision.
• Possess good health.
• English literacy (read, write, and speak).
• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Range of motion exercises (passive and active).
• Whirlpool.
• Ambulation assistance.
• Transfer techniques.
• Positioning and bed mobility.
• Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming).
• Self-feeding and feeding program.
• Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
• Handroll and splint application.
• Report observations and document daily on RNA sheet.

Skills

CNA certification

English proficiency

Ability to take supervision

Good health

Job stability

Restorative Aide enrollment

Job description

A nursing assistant designated to perform restorative nursing measures on resident under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Evidence of job stability.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to take supervision.
• Possess good health.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• Perform the following as per physician's order:
  • Range of motion exercises (passive and active).
  • Whirlpool.
  • Ambulation (not gait training).
  • Transfer techniques.
  • Positioning and bed mobility.
  • Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming).
  • Self-feeding and feeding program.
  • Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
  • Handroll and splint application.
• Report observations of needs of total resident population as they arise.
• Use nursing terminology in documentation.
• Document on RNA sheet on a daily basis what was done and how resident responded.
• Summarize this on weekly progress notes.
• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services and Physical Therapist.
• Participates in resident Plan of Care conference.
• Follow Physician's orders as written.
• Attends in-service classes and meetings as required.
• Other related duties as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS MANUAL

CONSUMER SERVICE

Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.