Restorative Nurse Aide/Certified Nurse Assistant (RNA/CNA)

Eskaton

19d

About The Position

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s
older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and
services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build
your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of
our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate
knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives
they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we
celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a
culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the
month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after
90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Restorative Nurses Aide/Certified Nurses Assistant provides personal care,
nursing assistance, and other assigned tasks to residents.
Duties include
direct resident care, assisting in daily living activities, documentation, and
resident evaluation. In addition to Certified Nurses Assistant duties, the
Restorative Nurses Aide performs tasks/exercises delegated, taught and
supervised by therapy and the Restorative Nurses Aide Coordinator that are
specific to residents’ condition and diagnosis. Duties and assignments may be
adjusted at the discretion of the supervising nurse or the Director of Nursing
based on the evaluation of the resident's needs.

Requirements

• High school graduation or G.E.D., preferred. Possession of a valid California Certified Nurse Assistant certification/completion of Restorative Nurses Aide training program.
• Knowledge in performing personal care services in a skilled nursing facility.
• Possesses the ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.
• All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a long term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
• Makes beds, straightens rooms and keeps resident care areas in an organized manner.
• Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
• Provides safe resident transfers involving bed, wheelchair, chair and/or shower chair. Obtains assistance when needed to ensure resident safety.
• Demonstrates ability to provide oral care, shaving and toileting in a safe and thorough manner.
• Takes resident's vital signs, documents them appropriately and recognizes abnormalities and reports to charge nurse.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care. Must demonstrate proper transfer and lifting techniques.
• Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident safely according to his/her endurance levels.
• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising nurse.
• Makes rounds to ensure resident's safety, comfort, medical attention every hour or as required by the patient.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Completes weights for each resident as required. Reports gains or losses to charge nurse.
• Sets up meal tray, as needed, and assists with feeding as necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately.

Benefits

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available

What This Job Offers

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