Restorative Maintenance CNA

Gogebic Medical Care Facility•Wakefield, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing restorative maintenance care to residents, focusing on rehabilitation and improving their functional abilities. The CNA will work under the supervision of nurses and therapists to implement care plans, assist residents with exercises and daily living activities, and document progress. Key aspects include ensuring resident safety, respecting resident rights, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The position requires effective communication, adherence to facility policies, and prompt attendance.

Requirements

Communicate effectively in person, on the telephone, and in writing.
Be certified as a nurse aide.
Be in good standing on the Nurse Aide Register.
Maintain State of Michigan nurse aide certification.
Comply with all Facility policies and procedures.
Comply with all policies and procedures as may be established by your Director.
Comply with shift standards, duties and responsibilities.
Comply with all safety, universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures.
Respect resident rights.
Ensure resident safety.
Present a friendly, calm, cooperative, positive manner.
Maintain Confidentiality.
Prompt and regular attendance.
Listen to Report.
Follow the nursing care plan for each resident.
Offer input into the resident's rehabilitation plan of care.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year experience in health care field
Experience in Restorative Nursing, Maintenance Procedures
Experience in Rehabilitation Procedures
Experience and ability to use a computer

Responsibilities

Provide, assist, and teach residents with range of motion (ROM) and stretching exercises as recommended by the Physical Therapist.
Provide, assist, and teach residents ambulation (gait training) specified by the Physical Therapist as outlined in the plan of care; adhere to weight bearing restrictions and use the proper mobility appliance as instructed.
Utilize a "gait belt" and additional assistance as needed for resident safety.
Perform treatment as prescribed by physician & as directed by the Physical Therapist/OT/Charge Nurse.
Provide, assist, and teach residents therapeutic exercises as recommended by the Physical Therapist/OT.
Perform hot packs and other treatments as ordered under close supervision of Physical Therapist/OT and/or Charge Nurse.
Prepare equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, whirlpools, and hot packs. Fill tanks, check and temperature controls.
Provide, assist, and teach residents transferring (transfer training) specified by the Physical Therapist as outlined in the plan of care; utilize a "gait belt" and the recommended mobility appliance for transferring; obtain additional assistance as needed for resident safety.
Provide, assist, and teach residents with transfer and gait training as recommended by the Physical Therapist; encourage independence and maintain safety.
Provide, assist, and teach residents with ambulating, transferring, positioning, bathing, shaving/grooming, dressing and feeding programs per the Occupational Therapist's recommendations and under Nursing supervision.
Provide, assist, and teach residents in the use of mobility appliances such as walker, cane, braces and crutches.
Provide verbal, touch and music stimuli during therapy as instructed.
Assist and teach residents with oral exercises and word drilling as instructed and taught by the Speech Therapist.
Perform and/or assist with the Sensory Stimulation Program under the guidance and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Assist and teach residents with specific ADL tasks and break them down into the simplest steps using reinforcement and repetition of the steps.
Report to supervisor resident's physical condition, tolerance, reaction and progress in the rehabilitation program.
Report to supervisor any status changes or problems that may arise with residents to the RN supervisor or to the Physical Therapist.
Maintain resident privacy during therapy and cares.
Assure that rooms are kept neat and uncluttered after providing cares.
Record daily information and minutes of service provided in the computer system.
Record resident's goals, achievements, tolerance and setbacks as needed in the computer system.
Assist in transporting residents.
Supervise the residents in the Assist to dining program and in the resident dining room during the noon meal and assist with setting up trays and dining, if needed; one Restorative/Maintenance C.N.A. to report to either floor and help with trays and assist with meals as needed.
Respond to resident requests and call lights.
Assist others with lifting and assist in emergencies.
Assist in the Physical Therapy & Restorative Nursing Department with ROM, ambulation and gait/transfer training when needed.
Receive approval from the RN or LPN supervisor prior to assisting on the floors or prior to performing an activity that is not part of the Restorative Program.
Make appropriate recommendations for equipment & supplies needed for the P.T. & Restorative Nursing Department.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Immediately report malfunctioning or unsafe, or suspected malfunctioning or unsafe, equipment or conditions to supervisor.
Attend required in-services.
Attend required meetings.
Other duties may be assigned.