Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)

Thornton Care Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Thornton Care Center seeks a Restorative Nursing Assistant to provide restorative services that help residents restore or maintain bodily functions per care plans. The role requires teamwork, empathy, and compliance with supervision.

You'll document care activities daily, report changes to supervisors, and contribute to individual care plans based on residents' needs. Prior CNA/RNA experience and Restorative Aide training are preferred; CPR is a plus.

Qualifications

• Direct resident care experience preferred.
• Completion of Restorative Aide training course.
• Certification as Nursing Assistant and current, unencumbered certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with range of motion, mobility, transfers, ambulation, dressing, eating, and prosthesis care.
• Document services provided and weekly progress per charting guidelines.

Skills

CNA/RNA care

Team player

CPR (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Restorative Aide training

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

Restorative Nursing Assistant Summary:

The Restorative Nursing Assistant provides restorative nursing services that assist the resident to restore, improve or maintain bodily functions to the highest degree practicable in accordance with the resident's assessment, care plan and as directed by supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs responsibilities with all identified residents including: passive/active range of motion, splint/ brace assistance, bed mobility, transfer, ambulation, dressing/grooming, eating/swallowing/dining, amputation/prosthesis care, communication, positioning, bowel and bladder continence, hygiene tasks, use of adaptive equipment (i.e., walkers, canes, slide boards, communication boards, adaptive eating utensils, use of trapeze, reachers, lift equipment, etc.).
• Documents objective information and care provided to the resident per facility charting guidelines, to include daily charting of services performed and weekly summary of resident progress with restorative services.
• Documents and reports observations and other pertinent information regarding changes in resident functioning, behavior, mood, physical condition or refusal of services to Supervisor.
• Provides input regarding plan of care based on past experience with resident and reports methods or approaches that are successful for individual residents.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous healthcare experience, preferably as CNA or RNA, providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable
• Completion of certified Restorative Aide training course
• Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants and maintenance of current, unencumbered certification required.
• Current valid CPR certification preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation