Long-Term Care CNA Restorative Aide

Crook County Medical Services District•Sundance, WY

About The Position

The CNA Restorative Aide provides restorative nursing services to residents of Crook County Medical Services District Long Term Care. The role combines certified nursing assistant resident-care responsibilities with restorative activities intended to help residents maintain or improve their highest practicable level of mobility, independence, strength, and ability to perform activities of daily living. The Restorative Aide works as part of the interdisciplinary long-term care team and carries out resident-specific interventions according to the resident's care plan and the direction of licensed nursing staff. The position also provides personal care and assistance with daily needs, monitors and documents assigned resident information, communicates observations and changes in condition to nursing staff, and supports resident dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety. The employee follows CCMSD policies and applicable requirements, maintains confidentiality and required certifications, and completes pre-employment health screening, background check, and drug screening requirements.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification or license appropriate for practice in Wyoming.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it as required by CCMSD.
Ability to understand and follow resident care plans, restorative instructions, and written and verbal directions.
Must meet CCMSD employment and health requirements.
Strong resident-care and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate and encourage residents while respecting individual limitations and choices.
Knowledge of safe resident transfers, positioning, ambulation, and mobility assistance.
Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while functioning as part of the nursing and interdisciplinary team.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Commitment to resident dignity, safety, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
Ability to perform physical functions necessary for CNA and restorative resident care, including assisting with transfers, mobility, positioning, and activities of daily living, with appropriate equipment and assistance when required.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including employee health screening, background check, and required drug screening.
Comply with CCMSD policies and maintain all certifications required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA experience in long-term care.
Experience with restorative nursing, rehabilitation, mobility, or geriatric care.
Willingness to complete restorative nursing training and competency validation as required.

Responsibilities

Provide restorative nursing interventions according to established resident care plans and direction from licensed nursing staff.
Assist residents with range-of-motion activities, ambulation, transfers, positioning, mobility, and other restorative activities appropriate to the plan of care.
Encourage residents to participate as independently as possible in activities of daily living.
Reinforce techniques and recommendations established by nursing and rehabilitation professionals.
Observe resident tolerance, participation, progress, and changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the nurse.
Accurately document restorative services, resident participation, and other required information.
Promote consistency in restorative approaches among residents, CNAs, nursing staff, and other care-team members.
Use adaptive and mobility equipment appropriately and according to resident-specific instructions.
Provide personal hygiene care and assist residents with showering and bathing.
Assist with activities of daily living, including meals, feeding as necessary, ambulation, turning, positioning and repositioning, hydration, and nourishment.
Check and record vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other information as assigned.
Respond to resident call lights and requests and promptly report observations or changes in condition to the charge nurse.
Assist with transporting residents and promote resident comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety.
Provide additional care within the CNA's authorized scope of practice and under appropriate nursing direction.
Complete required forms, reports, logs, and resident records accurately and timely.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Follow CCMSD policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Participate in required education and maintain required certification.
Perform other duties as assigned by the LPN/RN and/or Director of Nursing, and take direction from the charge nurse on duty.