Restorative Nursing Aide

Olympic-View-Post-Acute; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Olympic View Post Acute in Port Angeles, WA is seeking a Restorative Nursing Aide to lead restorative programs and support residents' independence. You’ll work closely with therapy staff to guide mobility, transfers, and daily living activities.

Ideal candidates hold WA NAC/CNA, restorative training, and experience in long-term or rehab settings. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active Washington NAC/CNA certification required.
• Restorative Nursing Aide training or certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehab, or restorative nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of ROM, ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
• Patience, compassion, and good communication with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead restorative programs from each resident’s care plan, including walking, ROM exercises, positioning, and weight-bearing activities.
• Carry out maintenance programs designed by therapists.
• Assist with daily living activities to build independence.
• Assist with splints, equipment, and report repairs.
• Assist with safe transfers, turning, repositioning using proper body mechanics.
• Record weights, participation, and progress accurately.
• Notice changes in abilities and share with nursing and therapy staff.
• Demonstrate restorative techniques to residents and team.
• Keep areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Answer call lights and support nursing as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

Restorative nursing

Mobility assistance

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Restorative Nursing Aide | Olympic View Post Acute | Port Angeles, WA | $23–$28/hr

Help residents get stronger, move better, and live more independently.

At Olympic View Post Acute, our Restorative Nursing Aides do more than provide care. They help residents walk farther, regain strength, and hold on to the independence that matters most to them. If you’re a CNA who loves seeing real progress and wants to work closely with therapy, this is the role for you. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, with mountains and water at your doorstep, Port Angeles is a great place to build your career and enjoy life outside of work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead restorative programs from each resident’s care plan, including walking, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, and weight-bearing activities
• Carry out maintenance programs designed by our Physical and Occupational Therapists
• Help residents with daily living activities in ways that build confidence and independence
• Help with splints, adaptive equipment, and assistive devices, and report anything that needs repair
• Assist with safe transfers, turning, and repositioning using proper body mechanics and lift equipment
• Record resident weights, participation, and progress accurately
• Notice changes in residents’ abilities and share them quickly with nursing and therapy staff
• Show residents and team members restorative techniques
• Keep restorative and therapy areas clean, safe, and organized
• Answer call lights and support the nursing team as needed

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

What You’ll Need

• Active Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC/CNA) credential (required)
• Restorative Nursing Aide training or certification, as the facility requires
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehab, or restorative nursing preferred
• Knowledge of range of motion, ambulation, transfers, and positioning techniques
• Patience, compassion, and good communication with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend and reach often, and lift at least 25 lbs, with assistance and equipment for heavier transfers

New to restorative care?

If you’re an experienced CNA who wants to move into restorative work, we’d still love to hear from you.

Olympic View Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.