Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Center of Acton • Acton, MA

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About The Position

The Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) carries out patient-related restorative nursing functions that are predetermined for each patient and assigned by the Restorative Nurse. The role is performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The CNA assists patients with daily care, provides physician-ordered exercises, documents care, and contributes to patient safety and an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable State and 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.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to understand and follow department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• 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 bathing, showering, 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 professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory compliance training.
• Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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