Restorative Aide

Senior Burlingame Care LLC; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Burlingame Care LLC in Burlingame, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform restorative nursing measures under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. You will help residents with ROM, ambulation, transfers and daily living activities, while documenting progress and reporting changes in condition.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA certification (or Restorative Aide certificate) and can read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform ROM exercises (passive and active) as ordered by physician.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers.
• Support positioning and bed mobility.
• Assist with activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, feeding).
• Assist with use of adaptive devices.
• Apply handroll and splint as ordered.
• Document observations on RNA sheet daily and summarize weekly progress notes.
• Report changes to Charge Nurse/Director of Nursing Services and Physical Therapist.
• Participate in resident Plan of Care conference.
• Follow physician's orders and attend required in-service classes.
• Perform other related duties as directed by Nurse in Charge or Director of Nursing Services.

Skills

English fluency

Ability to take supervision

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Restorative Aide certificate or 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.