Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Restorative CNA to provide patient care and assist in restorative nursing functions. The role involves documenting care, assisting patients with daily activities, and maintaining professional relationships while adhering to facility standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant certification and a compassionate approach to care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered/licensed in applicable State with active status.
• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Document and chart patient care accurately.
• Respond promptly to call lights and assist patients with mobility.

Skills

Customer Service

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved CNA program

Restorative nursing training

Job description

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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