Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care of Lewiston is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant with restorative aid experience to work evening shifts. The Restorative CNA will perform restorative nursing tasks under the guidance of the Restorative Nurse, following Life Care standards and applicable regulations.

Requirements include high school diploma, state CNA program completion, active CNA license, restorative nursing training, CPR certification, and preferred one year geriatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State; active license required.
• Completed restorative nursing training.
• CPR certification by hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with baths, showers, 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 toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance and sound judgment.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved CNA program

CNA licensure current

Restorative nursing training

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care of Lewiston is Hiring FT CNA with restorative aid experience to work evening shifts.

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