Restorative Nursing Assistant

Tacoma Nursing & Rehabilitation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tacoma Nursing & Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents in a long-term care setting. You will assist with restorative activities, daily living tasks, and documentation under supervision from the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities include observing resident responses, coordinating with restorative staff, and participating in meals and resident transport as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Washington State.
• Preference for coursework to train Restorative Aides.

Responsibilities

• Assist with active and passive restorative exercises under supervision.
• Instruct and assist residents with eating, transfers, ambulation, and daily living activities; document progress.

Skills

Long-term care experience

On-the-job training (therapy)

Interpersonal with residents & staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WA CNA license

Restorative aide training (preferred)

Job description

Job description

• Assists with active and passive therapeutic exercises under direct supervision of Director of Nursing Services (DNS) or designated Nurse Manager.

• Instructs, motivates, and assists residents to learn and improve functional activities, such as eating, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities, and completes documentations.

• Observes residents during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on residents’ responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Nurse Manager.

• Confers with members of restorative staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate resident information and participation for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.

• Records resident information on the restorative flow sheet, according to policy.

• Assists with resident meal service as assigned.

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom and provide resident care and services needed.

• Transports resident to and from restorative program.

• Meets with the Nurse Manager a minimum of monthly to review each resident’s performance in their restorative program.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Previous long-term care experience.

• Completed on-the-job training by a qualified therapist (physical or occupational).

• Ability and willingness to work well with residents and staff

Education, Licensure, And Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Washington State

• In addition to meeting the basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for a Certified Nursing Assistant prefer course completion designed specifically to train Restorative Aides.

• Must complete 12 hours of continuing education per year or as required by state law; provided by Center

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22/hr to $26/hr, DOE

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

• Certified Nursing Assistants: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person