Restorative Nursing Assistant — Help Residents Thrive

Creative Health Solutions, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Health Solutions, LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Restorative Nursing Assistant to carry out restorative care plans designed to help residents maintain or reach their highest possible functioning level while in our care.

You will provide direct restorative care and support to the Restorative Nurse, participate in ROM and walking programs, assist with bowel and bladder routines, document care accurately, and uphold infection control and safety standards in a team-focused facility.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
• Be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a C.N.A. in good standing. CNAs transferring from another state may work for 120 days while awaiting their Indiana certification. Graduating CNA students, not yet certified, may also work for 120 days while awaiting their Indiana certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct restorative care and delegated formalized therapy tasks as assigned, completing work accurately, safely and in a timely manner.
• Participating in all aspects of restorative care programming and facilitating such programs (i.e., range of motion, walking, etc.).
• Assisting Restorative Nurse in administering the Bowel and Bladder Program and assisting direct care staff with scheduled toileting.
• Notifying the Charge Nurse/Restorative Nurse when a resident is regressing/progressing or refusing participation in the program so that an assessment can be done by nursing staff and changes can be made in the program and care plan as needed.
• Making a second attempt to provide services when a resident indicates refusal or is out of the facility for an appointment, etc.
• Monitoring equipment and reporting needs to go to therapy and/or restorative nurse.
• Serving as a resource and teammate to other nursing assistants working with them to provide the specific restorative nursing care for each resident.
• Participating in QA programs related to functions.
• Understanding rehabilitation and restorative nursing program and assisting with interpreting this to staff.
• Provide medical record documentation in accordance with facility policy and procedures and assisting department in performing routine departmental functions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

ISDH CNA certification in good standing

Job description

Creative Health Solutions, LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Restorative Nursing Assistant to carry out restorative care plans designed to help residents maintain or reach their highest possible functioning level while in our care.

You will provide direct restorative care and support to the Restorative Nurse, participate in ROM and walking programs, assist with bowel and bladder routines, document care accurately, and uphold infection control and safety standards in a team-focused facility.