Restorative Nursing Assistant

No Hiring: Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)

Status: Full Time

Schedule: approximately 8:00 - 5:00 / Must have flexibility to work Saturdays

Compensation: $23.00 to $26.00 DOE

General Purpose

A Restorative Nursing Aide (RNA) is to provide residents routine restorative nursing care.

Essential Duties


* 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.

Supervisory Requirements This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications


* 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, write and communicate effectively in Englis h


* Ability to read technical procedures.


* Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.


* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.