Rehab/Therapy Technician (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Nashville•Nashville, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab/Therapy Technician (CNA), also described as a Physical Therapist Technician (CNA), assists physical therapists in providing rehabilitative services to residents. The role focuses on restoring mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing residents’ quality of life. The technician also provides direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and supports residents’ daily, social, and recreational needs.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of employment.
CPR certification.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting.
Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care delivered with empathy and compassion.
Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of interventions.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, and twisting.
Stamina to stand and move around the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergent situations.
Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
Ability to lift and transfer residents safely using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the department supervisor or manager’s designated schedule.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to residents under licensed nursing staff supervision, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
Assist residents with mobility and transfers using safe lifting and positioning techniques.
Monitor vital signs, intake, and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents and helping them settle into their rooms.
Organize and run daily resident activities.
Engage residents in social and recreational activities, escort them to group activities, and provide companionship.
Maintain clean and organized resident living areas, including making beds, tidying rooms, and following cleanliness and infection-control standards.
Assist with dining services, including meal setup, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
Document care and resident observations accurately and promptly in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in educational opportunities and training to maintain CNA verification and develop skills and knowledge in geriatric care.
Assist new CNA team members with training and familiarization with facility policies, procedures, and layout.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
Promote a positive and supportive workplace through professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.
Perform other assigned duties.