RNA

Sacramento Post Acute; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing residents' mobility and independence in a supportive environment. In this role, you'll assist residents with exercises, personal hygiene, and daily activities, fostering a warm atmosphere while ensuring their comfort and dignity. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining a positive living space and supporting the therapy department. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents, ensuring their well-being and quality of life. If you're passionate about care and support, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CNA certification and Restorative Aide Training required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility and personal hygiene.
• Support therapy department and maintain accurate care charting.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Mathematical concepts application

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CNA certification

Restorative Aide Training

Current CPR certification

Tools

PCC knowledge

Job description

Description

Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence. Encourage residents to stay active and out of bed unless contraindicated. Assist with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises. Provide clean clothing and linens in good repair. Help residents with bathing and dressing. Change residents' positions to prevent skin issues. Assist in maintaining odor-free environments. Support the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises. Complete and maintain accurate care charting. Foster a warm, positive, and calm atmosphere. Report significant changes in residents' conditions to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, or Therapy Department. Prepare residents for medical tests, activities, appointments, and meals. Assist with elimination needs, including emptying catheter bags and sanitizing bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes. Support residents' personal hygiene, skin care, grooming, oral hygiene, shaving, and nail care. Provide pressure-relieving devices and skin protection measures. The RNA may serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current CNA certification and Restorative Aide Training.
3. Current CPR certification.
4. Preferred: One year experience in a long-term care facility.

Skills and Certifications

1. Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, policies, and manuals.
2. Effective communication skills with managers and staff.
3. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
4. Problem-solving and interpretation skills for various instructions.
5. Current CNA, CPR, and Restorative Aide Certificates.
6. Knowledge of PCC is preferred.
7. Maintain continuing education/licensing requirements.

Physical Demands

Must frequently stand, walk, reach, push, pull, talk, hear, taste, and smell. Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Good vision and focus are required.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities. The employer may reassign duties as needed.

Note: Duties may be reassigned or changed at management's discretion.