Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Restorative CNA to perform restorative nursing duties as assigned by the Restorative Nurse. The ideal candidate will have a state-approved CNA program, active CNA license, restorative nursing training, and CPR certification. Prior geriatric nursing experience is preferred.

You will support patients with daily activities and document care with accuracy. Join a team focused on compassionate care and adhere to Life Care standards while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Active CNA license in the applicable state.
• Restorative nursing training completed.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist with baths, showers, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Provide physician-ordered exercises to patients.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability.
• Work well in an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved CNA program

CNA licensure

Restorative nursing training

CPR certification

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

The Restorative CNA carries out patient related restorative nursing functions which are pre determined for each patient and assigned by Restorative Nurse in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Completed restorative nursing training
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Provide physician ordered exercise to each patient
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer