Restorative Aide

Cameron Nursing & Rehab; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, vision, dental benefits

Employee appreciation events

Electronic documentation

Shift differentials

Job summary

Cameron Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to perform restorative nursing measures under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. Responsibilities include ROM, whirlpool, ambulation, transfers, ADLs, and documentation.

We value patience, English proficiency, and the ability to work with residents at varied maturity levels. Benefits offered and ongoing in-service training are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a nursing assistant program or licensed as a CNA.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Patient-friendly and able to handle residents at various maturity levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform restorative nursing measures under supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.
• Range of motion exercises (passive and active); whirlpool; ambulation; transfer techniques.
• Positioning and bed mobility; activities of daily living (dressing and grooming); self-feeding and feeding program; assist with adaptive devices.
• Document on RNA sheet daily and summarize weekly progress notes.
• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services and Physical Therapist.
• Participate in resident Plan of Care conference; follow physician’s orders as written; attend in-service classes and meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned by Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing Services.

Skills

CNA or nursing student

English proficiency

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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

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.

GENERAL DUTIES

Prepare residents for therapy, activities, physician visits, religious services, etc., to include transporting residents to/from such activities.

Answer residents’ call lights promptly.

Attend in-service educational programs, on the job training programs and meetings as directed.

Assist residents with proper hygiene

Bathe residents as assigned and in accordance with established facility procedures (encourage showers and other self-help measures/activities).

Follow infection control procedures in accordance with established facility policy when isolation techniques are necessary.

Chart required information very shift.

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.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Health, vision, dental and other elective benefits
• Regular employee appreciation events
• Electronic documentation
• Shift Differentials

Cameron Nursing Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.