RNA

Sacramento Post Acute in; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Restorative Nursing Aide to enhance the quality of life for residents. This role involves assisting residents with mobility, personal hygiene, and daily activities to promote independence and well-being. You will work closely with a dedicated team to provide essential care, ensuring residents are comfortable and supported. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary certifications, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. Join a nurturing environment where your skills and dedication can shine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and CNA certification required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility, hygiene, and daily activities.
• Chart care and report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Assistance

Communication Skills

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Restorative Aide Training

CPR Certification

Tools

PCC (Preferred)

Job description

RNA (Healthcare)

Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence. Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicated. Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion.

Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents. Assist the residents with bathing and dressing. Change positions of residents to prevent skin care issues. Assist residents in being free of offensive odors.

Assist with the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises. Complete charting of care. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis, and calmness. Report significant findings or changes in condition to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, or Therapy Department.

Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments, and daily meals. Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags and providing sanitizing bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes. Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming, and cleaning and cutting of nails.

Provide pressure-relieving devices and skin protective measures. The RNA will serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Current certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Aide Training. Current CPR certification. One year experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Current CPR certification, Restorative Aide Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and/or walking very frequently, sitting occasionally, reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently, talking and/or hearing very frequently, tasting and/or smelling very frequently, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.