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 aide works as part of the interdisciplinary long-term care team and carries out resident-specific interventions according to care plans and the direction of licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include providing restorative interventions; assisting with mobility, range-of-motion activities, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and activities of daily living; and providing personal care and other CNA services within the authorized scope of practice. The aide observes and reports resident tolerance, participation, progress, and changes in condition, documents services and other required information, and uses adaptive and mobility equipment according to resident-specific instructions. The position requires maintaining resident dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality, following CCMSD policies and applicable requirements, and completing required education while maintaining certification. Employment is contingent upon applicable pre-employment requirements, including employee health screening, background check, and drug screening. Employees must comply with CCMSD policies and maintain required certifications. CCMSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug/alcohol-free workplace; employees are subject to random drug screening.

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 needed.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including employee health screening, background check, and 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.

Responsibilities

Provide restorative nursing interventions according to resident care plans and direction from licensed nursing staff.
Assist residents with range-of-motion activities, ambulation, transfers, positioning, mobility, and other planned restorative activities.
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 their 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 and follow CCMSD policies 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.