Restorative Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Scheduling Assistant

Messiah Lifeways•Mechanicsburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters Messiah Lifeways is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization serving adults 55+ in South Central PA since 1896. Our long-standing commitment to exceptional, Christ-like care has earned us recognition as a CMS 5‑Star Nursing Facility, reflecting our dedication to quality, safety, and resident satisfaction. We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in Restorative Nursing Programs (RNPs) who is also willing to assist with Scheduling Assistant responsibilities. This role will additionally support CNA duties as needed.

Requirements

Nursing Assistant training and current registration on the Nurse Aide Registry, meet requirements to maintain registration
1 year experience as a CNA in a Long-Term Care facility.
Sincere desire to work with individuals who may be frail and aged
Must have sense of responsibility, moral integrity, good judgment, alertness and skill in recognizing and identifying symptoms and dealing with behavioral problems
Communication skills regarding resident status and progression
Ability to work closely with a team and collaborate to coordinate daily responsibilities and tasks

Nice To Haves

Restorative Nursing Assistant experience preferred
Education and training by a licensed therapist, the Restorative Nursing Management Coordinator and competency tested annually

Responsibilities

Provide direct restorative care, as assigned, completing work accurately, safely and in a timely manner.
Coach and assist neighborhood nursing assistants in positioning, ROM, ambulation, ADL safety device application, appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, splint, heel float devices and contracture care and educates related to RNP, when residents are referred.
Serve as a resource and teammate to other nursing assistants, working with them to provide the specific restorative nursing care for each resident
Ability to document progress and record restorative minutes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other employees
Accountable and responsible for the delivery of Restorative Nursing program services utilizing program guidelines
In collaboration with Nursing Supervisor and/or Nursing Administration, adjust staffing levels as needed
Will assist with resident feeding during mealtimes as needed
May be pulled to CNA to support staffing and resident needs, as needed