Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)

University Heights Rehab and Care Community•Aurora District, CO

11d

About The Position

The Restorative Nursing Assistant provides restorative nursing services that assist the resident to restore, improve or maintain bodily functions to the highest degree practicable in accordance with the resident's assessment, care plan and as directed by supervisors.

Requirements

You care.
Previous healthcare experience, preferably as CNA or RNA, providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable
Completion of certified Restorative Aide training course
Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants and maintenance of current, unencumbered certification required.
Current valid CPR certification preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

Performs responsibilities with all identified residents including: passive/active range of motion, splint/ brace assistance, bed mobility, transfer, ambulation, dressing/grooming, eating/swallowing/dining, amputation/prosthesis care, communication, positioning, bowel and bladder continence, hygiene tasks, use of adaptive equipment (i.e., walkers, canes, slide boards, communication boards, adaptive eating utensils, use of trapeze, reachers, lift equipment, etc.).
Documents objective information and care provided to the resident per facility charting guidelines, to include daily charting of services performed and weekly summary of resident progress with restorative services.
Documents and reports observations and other pertinent information regarding changes in resident functioning, behavior, mood, physical condition or refusal of services to Supervisor.
Provides input regarding plan of care based on past experience with resident and reports methods or approaches that are successful for individual residents.
Other tasks as assigned.