Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant

Optalis • Allen Park, MI

7h

About The Position

The Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant supports residents’ physical independence and self-care abilities by carrying out individualized Restorative Nursing Programs and delegated therapy-maintenance tasks. The role includes assisting with exercise, mobility, activities of daily living, restorative devices, bowel and bladder programs, and dining. The position also involves documenting residents’ activities and progress and collaborating with nurses and therapists. This is not an all-inclusive list; other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive range-of-motion exercises and general strengthening routines according to individualized Restorative Nursing Programs.
• Assist residents with bed mobility, safe mechanical or manual transfers, standing, and ambulation to maximize physical independence.
• Guide and cue residents during activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, eating, and swallowing, to preserve self-care abilities.
• Fit, monitor, and maintain restorative devices such as splints, braces, cones, specialized cushions, and positioning aids.
• Implement and support established bladder and bowel retraining protocols.
• Assist residents with dining during meals.
• Track daily restorative activity minutes, record vital signs and weights, and chart progress or changes in resident motivation and condition for nurses and therapists.
• Partner with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and charge nurses to carry out delegated therapy-maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed