Restorative Aide (CNA)

Springfield-Skilled-Care-Center; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Skilled seeks compassionate CNAs to join our restorative care team. You will assist in resident care, follow therapy guidance for ROM, and provide compassionate personal care to residents to ensure safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include restorative nursing tasks, documenting progress, and collaborating with a dedicated care team. Competitive benefits and scheduling options available to full-time staff.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of long-term care experience.
• Past experience as Restorative Aide is preferred.
• Must be a Missouri Certified Nursing Aide (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing regular resident care as directed.
• Provide range of motion exercises per PT/OT guidance.
• Deliver personal care to residents with safety and comfort in mind.
• Notify licensed staff if resident reports pain.
• Perform restorative nursing tasks like ambulation, ROM, positioning within training scope.
• Record ambulation, ROM, and progress in care notes monthly.

Skills

Long-Term Care exp

Restorative Aide exp (pref)

Education

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) – MO

Job description

At Springfield Skilled we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Springfield Skilled partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Springfield Skilled.

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Restorative Aide (CNA):

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience.
• Shift Differential Pay based on participating facility
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Restorative Aide (CNA):

• Assist in the provision of regular resident care as may be directed
• Provides active and passive range of motion following directions from Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist
• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Assist in the provision of restorative or rehabilitative care
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when resident complains of pain
• Performs restorative nursing tasks such as: ambulation, range of motion, positioning, self-feeding, etc. within the scope of individuals’ training
• Observes and reports resident’s ability to ambulate, distance of ambulation and body alignment and gait during ambulation
• Ambulates resident to the distance specified with nursing assistance and/or equipment indicated and following the care plan
• Records ambulation on Ambulation Record daily
• Records muscle strengthening, ROM, and ambulation on resident’s interdisciplinary notes monthly
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode, and ambulating the residents
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the center
• Participates in socialization activities
• Assist resident back to bed, turns and positions resident as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe body mechanics and with available resources
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Restrains residents properly, when ordered
• Assists in restraint reduction program by reviewing residents for restraint reduction and monitors those that have had restraints removed
• Provides reality orientation in daily care

Qualifications of Restorative Aide (CNA):

• Must have at least one year of Long-Term Care experience
• Past experience as a Restorative Aide is preferred
• Must be a Certified Nursing Aide in the state of Missouri
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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