Restorative CNA - WEO - FT - Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

About The Position

The Restorative CNA performs restorative nursing procedures under the supervision of a restorative nurse to maximize patients’ existing abilities, encourage independence, and minimize the effects of disability. The role provides rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on patients’ medical and social histories and follows established treatment procedures and guidelines. The CNA prepares and positions patients, explains and reassures them about treatment, encourages participation in activities of daily living, supervises exercises, and documents care provided. The position reports to the Restorative Supervisor/Nurse Supervisor. The role includes assisting patients with feeding, weighing, range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, dressing, grooming, hygiene, swallowing difficulties, and therapy transportation. It also involves using feeding and positioning devices, applying splints, and performing other restorative treatments in patients’ rooms when necessary. The position may require work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays, as well as callback during emergencies. It is non-exempt and involves potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, as well as possible interaction with hostile or emotionally upset people.

Requirements

CNA diploma from an accredited CNA program, verified through a primary source.
Certified Nursing Assistant status in accordance with state law.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds in a full-time, nonrestrictive basis and assist with patient transfers; a transfer belt is required for patient transfers.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing and walking through much of the workday, lifting and carrying, reaching, pushing or pulling, and assisting patients with transfers and personal care.
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and staff and to see effectively to perform the job.
Work beyond normal hours and weekends or holidays may be required, and the employee may be subject to emergency callback.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association BLS.

Responsibilities

Perform restorative nursing procedures that maximize patients’ abilities, promote independence, and minimize the negative effects of disability.
Assist patients with feeding, weighing, range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
Use feeding and positioning devices, assist with swallowing problems, perform facial exercises, and apply splints appropriately.
Interview patients to schedule therapy and explain the procedures involved in restorative care.
Provide rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on patients’ medical and social histories and as instructed.
Prepare patients and necessary equipment for treatment, position and dress patients, and administer restorative care according to established guidelines.
Transport patients to and from the therapy room or area and perform restorative treatments in patients’ rooms when necessary.
Reassure patients before and during treatment, encourage participation in activities of daily living, and instruct and supervise patients during therapy.
Document treatment provided.
Participate in nursing center surveys and required reports, attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services, and maintain required certification.
Honor patients’ rights and comply with corporate compliance, privacy, security, infection control, fire safety, and other established safety procedures.
Report occupational hazards and perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
Maintain attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and effective, caring communication with patients, families, visitors, and staff.