Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Mount Vernon is seeking a full-time Restorative Aide to join our compassionate family. The Restorative CNA carries out restorative nursing functions under the direction of the Restorative Nurse to support patient mobility and daily living in accordance with Life Care standards.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and ongoing compliance are required to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of a State approved CNA program; active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Completed restorative nursing training.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred; CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and remains current.

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when warranted.
• Understand laws, regulations, and Life Care standards governing post-acute care.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, and procedures.
• Maintain patient rights, safety and sanitation.
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct training.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

English proficiency

Education

State-approved CNA program

High school diploma or equivalent

Active CNA license

CPR certification

Job description

Seeking a full-time Restorative Aide to join our caring and compassionate family at Life Care Center of Mount Vernon! We take pride in our management style, balance between life and work, and our employee engagement scores prove it. Come join us!

Patient Centered Care is top priority at Life Care of Mount Vernon

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