Restorative aide

PACS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A Restorative Nursing Aide (RNA) is to provide residents routine restorative nursing care. The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant’s absence. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Aide Training.
Current CPR certification.
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.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Current CPR certification.
Restorative Aide Certificate.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division at all times.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

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.