Restorative Care Aide - Restore Mobility & Dignity

Lakeview Post Acute in; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Post Acute in Missouri is seeking a Restorative Nursing Aide (RNA) to provide residents routine restorative nursing care. You will assist with mobility exercises, transfers, daily hygiene, and containment of skin care issues, while maintaining charting and collaborating with the Therapy Department.

The role requires a CNA certificate, Restorative Aide Training, CPR certification, and at least basic reading comprehension of procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA certificate and Restorative Aide Training.
• Current CPR certification.
• One-year experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Restorative Aide Certificate; PCC preferred.
• Must maintain continuing education/licensing.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health Licence and Certification Division.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence.
• Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicated.
• Assist residents with transfers, ambulation and range of motion.
• Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents.
• Assist the residents with bathing and dressing.
• Change positions of residents to prevent skin care issues.
• Assist residents in being free of offensive odors.
• Assist with the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises.
• Complete charting of care.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis and calmness.
• Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and or Therapy Department.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments and daily meals.
• Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and sanitizing bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes.
• Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming as well as cleaning and cutting of nails.
• Provide pressure relieving devises and skin-protective measures.
• The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence. Supervisory Requirements This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Mobility support

Transfers assistance

Range of motion

Personal care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

Restorative Aide Training certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Lakeview Post Acute in Missouri is seeking a Restorative Nursing Aide (RNA) to provide residents routine restorative nursing care. You will assist with mobility exercises, transfers, daily hygiene, and containment of skin care issues, while maintaining charting and collaborating with the Therapy Department.

The role requires a CNA certificate, Restorative Aide Training, CPR certification, and at least basic reading comprehension of procedures.