Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Briarwood Health Care Center • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

The Restorative CNA carries out patient-related restorative nursing functions predetermined for each patient and assigned by the Restorative Nurse, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position involves providing physician-ordered exercises and other patient care, documenting care, responding to call lights, and supporting patient safety and daily activities. The CNA works productively with an interdisciplinary team and maintains professional relationships, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a state-approved CNA program.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state; maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Completed restorative nursing training.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to perform competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out restorative nursing functions predetermined for each patient and assigned by the Restorative Nurse.
• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond promptly to call lights.
• Provide physician-ordered exercise to each patient.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, company policies, and compliance procedures.
• Maintain patient rights, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, and professional working relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED