Restorative Nursing Assistant

Axiom Healthcare Services•Wichita, KS

4d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the restorative aide/ Bath Aide is to provide direct care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and registered Physical Therapist (RPT). The Restorative Aide also follows the direction for the rehabilitation ordered by the physician. Always work towards allowing a resident to achieve their highest level of independence.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
Current State certified nursing aide license.
Employee must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop & maintain good working relationships with co-workers & other departments.
Employee must be able to perform in such a way to build good working habits & relationships among the staff that they manage as well as other departmental staff.
Has attended a course for Restorative/Rehabilitation Aide and/or has had direct instruction by an RPT affiliated with the facility’s restorative program.

Responsibilities

Improve the lives of our residents
Exceed the expectations of our residents as often as possible.
“Stay in character” while performing job duties and interacting with residents.
Provide C.N.A. duties as directed by supervisor and answers resident call lights as necessary.
Provide restorative nursing to residents as instructed by the assessment of the RN, RPT and/or Occupational Therapist (OTR).
Provide showers to LTC residents.
Restorative care may include functions of range of motion (passive/active), walking, splint or brace assistance, dressing/grooming, toileting, eating or swallowing, bladder retaining, amputation/prosthetic care transfers, communication, bed mobility and/or strengthening.
Communicates any changes in decline and process to the charge nurse, OTR and/or RPT
Responsible for documentation of all care given
Attends nursing in-services as directed
Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when operating any equipment
Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible
Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions to your supervisor immediately
Follow OSHA guidelines and facility policy and procedures for infection control
Maintain confidentiality of resident PHI (personal health information)
Provide privacy and dignity to all residents
May be required to perform other duties as required