Restorative Nursing Assistant

PACS

7d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Linley Park Post Acute is a beautiful 88-bed skilled nursing and Rehab facility conveniently located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina. We are excited to share that we are under NEW nurse leadership! With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve. We are committed to finding the best talent and developing them into leaders and are eager to connect with you! General Purpose A Restorative Nursing Aide (RNA) is to provide residents routine restorative nursing care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Aide Training.
Current CPR certification.
One-year experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Current CPR certification.
Restorative Aide Certificate.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident.
Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicated.
Assist residents with transfers, ambulation and range of motion.
Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents.
Assist the residents with bathing and dressing.
Change positions of residents to prevent skin care issues
Assist residents in being free of offensive odors.
Assist with the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises.
Complete charting of care.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis and calmness.
Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and or Therapy Department.
Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments and daily meals.
Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and sanitizing bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes.
Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming as well as cleaning and cutting of nails.
Provide pressure relieving devises and skin-protective measures.
The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant’s absence.