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

Vitruvian Health•Ridgewood, 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 with realistic optimism. The role provides rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on patients’ medical and social histories and established procedural guidelines. It also involves preparing and transporting patients for therapy, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting treatments provided. The position requires regular communication with patients, families, visitors, and staff; adherence to patient rights, privacy and security programs, safety and infection-control procedures, and corporate compliance requirements; and participation in surveys, mandatory in-services, and continuing education. The associate may work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays when necessary, and may be subject to emergency callback. The work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, as well as interactions with upset or hostile individuals. The role requires being on one’s feet throughout the day and the ability to lift at least 40 pounds; a transfer belt is required when transferring patients.

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 and perform patient transfers; a transfer belt is required when transferring any patient.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary, and to be subject to emergency callback.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
American Heart Association BLS certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform passive and active range-of-motion exercises for upper and lower extremities.
Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, dressing, grooming, hygiene, feeding, and activities of daily living.
Use feeding and positioning devices, assist patients with swallowing problems, provide facial exercises, and apply splints appropriately.
Interview patients to schedule therapy; explain restorative-care procedures and prepare necessary equipment.
Provide restorative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on patients’ medical and social histories and instructions.
Transport patients to and from therapy areas and perform restorative treatments in patient rooms as necessary.
Prepare and position patients for treatment, follow established treatment procedures, reassure and instruct patients, and supervise them during therapy.
Encourage patients to perform or participate in activities of daily living and assist with ambulatory training as needed.
Document treatments provided.
Participate in nursing center surveys and required follow-up reports.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services.
Honor patient rights and comply with corporate compliance, privacy, security, safety, fire-prevention, smoking, and infection-control procedures.
Report job-related occupational hazards and perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Maintain punctuality and professional appearance, and communicate with patients and family members in a warm, helpful, and caring manner.
Assist with feeding or weighing patients when required.