Restorative Aide - Burlingame

Rockport Healthcare Services; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services seeks a Nursing Assistant designated to perform restorative nursing measures under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. The role requires CNA certification, experience in a skilled nursing facility, and the ability to follow physician’s orders for ROM, mobility, ADLs and restorative activities.

The incumbent will document outcomes, communicate clearly with the nursing team, participate in care conferences, and maintain professional standards in

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform restorative nursing measures per physician’s order.
• Range of motion exercises (passive and active).
• Whirlpool as ordered.
• Ambulation (not gait training).
• Transfer techniques.
• Positioning and bed mobility.
• ADLs (dressing and grooming).
• Self-feeding and feeding program.
• Assist with adaptive devices.
• Handroll and splint application.
• Document on RNA sheet daily and weekly progress notes.
• Report changes in resident condition to supervisors.

Skills

Read/Write English

Ability to take supervision

Good health

Job stability

Education

Nurse Aide Certification (CNA)

Restorative Aide certification or in class

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:
• o Range of motion exercises (passive and active).
• o Whirlpool.
• o Ambulation (not gait training).
• o Transfer techniques.
• o Positioning and bed mobility.
• o Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming).
• o Self-feeding and feeding program.
• o Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
• o 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.