Restorative Aide/CNA

Lutheran Senior Services•Chesterfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of nursing to provide restorative services to residents with mobility issues and performs other CNA tasks as assigned. The role supports residents in achieving restorative goals and provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living as needed. The employee works in a well-lighted and ventilated area with its own temperature control system, including air conditioning and heat. The position may involve interaction with emotionally upset residents or family members, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis B, following standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

CNA certification and additional training in restorative techniques.
Two years of experience as a CNA in a long-term care facility.
Good verbal and written skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull 45 pounds.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing the restorative plan with the licensed nurse and other team members.
Work with residents to achieve restorative goals, including exercises, transfers, bed mobility, and gait training.
Document and provide feedback about residents’ responses to restorative activities and any obstacles.
Report to the licensed nurse when an activity was not completed and why, or when an activity was modified or adapted and why.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Work with other CNAs who are not specially trained in restorative care to help them provide maintenance care.
Report observed changes in residents’ function or self-care abilities.
Provide personal care and assistance with residents’ activities of daily living as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education Financial Assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (PayActiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of Absence.
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees.
Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Shift differentials: $1.50/hour for evenings, $1.00/hour for nights, and $1.00/hour for weekends in Illinois and Missouri; amounts may vary in other states.