Restorative Nursing Assistant

General Purpose


* Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident.


* 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 and potential concerns to the


* Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and or Therapy Department.


* Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments and daily meals.


* Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and 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 as well as cleaning and cutting of nails.


* Provide pressure relieving devises and skin-protective measures.


* The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence.