Restorative Nursing Assistant

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disa

Paid PTO & six holidays

403(b) with 3% match

Fitness center use

Life AD&D tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Legal services

Home/auto insurance

Discount purchasing program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living seeks a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver restorative care to residents under guidance of Therapy and Nursing staff. The role includes documenting progress, participating in care planning, and supporting residency goals with the Restorative Nurse team.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care, with responsibilities ranging from ROM to mobility and feeding assistance within facility policy.

Qualifications

• Requires a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and two years of clinical CNA experience.
• High school diploma.
• Knowledge and skills in basic Restorative Nursing principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide restorative care to residents using ROM, ambulation, bed mobility, and positioning techniques.
• Document daily progress and weekly narrative notes of residents’ goals.
• Attend Care Plan Conference and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Report issues to nursing staff and Therapy; assist with Restorative Dining programs.

Skills

Licensed CNA

Clinical CNA experience

English writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Overview

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! This position is responsible to work with residents needing restorative measures to improve or maintain their highest level of function according to Standards of Practice set by the facility. Follows plans set by Therapy and Nursing. This position reports directly to the Director of Staff Development or Director of Nursing. The position works closely with Therapy, who is responsible for teaching and monitoring those techniques that are beyond the scope of Restorative Nursing and works with the Restorative Nurse to perform basic skills and techniques within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant. The position provides direct care to residents according to established methods and techniques. Provides restorative care using techniques as set by facility policy and standards of practice: Range of Motion; passive, active, resistive Ambulation including assistive devices used Bed Mobility and Positioning Techniques Application of Splints, Braces, Cones, Prosthetic Devices and care of limbs where applied Assistive Feeding Devices and Restorative Dining Techniques; cueing and swallowing Activity of Daily Living Techniques; bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene Incontinent Management Techniques Transfer Techniques Communication Techniques Can also perform functions delegated, taught and supervised by formalized therapy. Participates in Restorative Dining Programs and follows programs as directed by Therapy/Nursing. Serves as a resource and role model for Certified Nursing Assistants and assists them in following through on Level III programs. Reports to charge nurses and Restorative Nurse when restorative measures are not carried out by Level III staff. Documents program completion everyday as required by facility policy. Documents a weekly narrative progress note regarding the residents progression/regression of meeting goals. Attends weekly Restorative meeting and offers information regarding resident progress or decline in meeting set goals. Reports unusual problems regarding resident care to nursing staff immediately: pain, refusals, falls, etc. Reports malfunctioning or improperly fitting equipment and equipment needs to Therapy/Nursing i.e., wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Places preventative/pressure relief mattresses and wheelchair cushions as directed by Restorative Nurse. Identifies and reports to the Restorative Nurse/Therapist any programs that might be needed by any resident in the facility. Attends Care Plan Conference as directed by Restorative Nurse. Offers suggestions and provides input into development of an individualized plan of care. Assists with General Orientation and On-Going Restorative Nursing Inservice Needs as directed by the Restorative Nurse. Participates in the facility Quality Improvement Program as directed by the Restorative Nurse. Reports any areas of needed improvement. Keeps skills current and enhances present skills by attendance to inservices and seminars.

Qualifications

Requires a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and two years of clinical Certified Nursing Assistant experience. High school diploma. Additionally, requires knowledge and skills in basic Restorative Nursing principles and practices. Evidence of ability to work as a member of the team. Reliable, good judgement and takes initiative. Able to follow verbal and written instructions. Able to write in English. Physical requirements include: ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and have manual dexterity. Understands and embraces the Facility Restorative Philosophy. Requires mobility in order to move about the campus and be able to respond to emergency situations calmly and quickly. This individual must be able to lift 50 pounds and support patients up to 150 pounds. Must have the ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position without harm to self or others. May be exposed to unpleasant conditions. Has risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens as part of routine job functions. Must possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation

Compensation Pay Range: $19.13 - $25.43 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $19.13 - $25.43 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Life
• AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services
• home/auto insurance
• discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Company Overview

We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.

Standards of Behavior

• Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed.
• Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions.
• Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties.
• Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations.

Additional Information

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.