Restorative Nursing Assistant

Tacoma-Nursing-; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; 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- is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support restorative care programs in a long-term care/nursing home setting. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, help residents with daily activities, observe responses and document progress, and coordinate with the restorative team.

Requirements include WA CNA license, high school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training by a qualified therapist, and completion of 12 hours of CE per year.

Qualifications

• Prior long-term care experience.
• On-the-job training provided by a licensed therapist (PT/OT).
• Ability to work well with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with active and passive therapeutic exercises under supervision.
• Instruct and assist residents in functional activities and document outcomes.
• Observe and report resident responses to treatments and progress.
• Coordinate with restorative staff to plan and modify treatment programs.
• Record resident information on restorative flow sheets.
• Assist with resident meal service as assigned.
• Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom and provide care.
• Transport residents to/from restorative programs.
• Meet with Nurse Manager monthly to review progress.

Skills

Long-term care experience

On-the-job training

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WA CNA license

Restorative Aide training

12 hours CE per year

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