Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Restorative CNA to perform patient restorative nursing functions in our post-acute care facility. The role supports patient recovery under the Restorative Nurse and adheres to laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Qualified candidates hold a state-approved CNA license, CPR certification, and restorative nursing training; prior geriatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Active CNA license in the state; must stay in good standing.
• Completed restorative nursing training.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved CNA program graduate

Active CNA license in state

Restorative nursing training

CPR certification

Geriatric nursing experience preferred

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'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