Restorative Therapy Aide CNA - LTC

McKenzie Health•Watford City, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restorative Therapy Aide/CNA provides efficient and effective restorative care to long-term care residents, supporting positive clinical outcomes and resident and family satisfaction. The aide works within the standards of practice for their certification to promote each resident’s ability to attain and maintain their maximum functional potential and prevent decline. The role provides general nursing assistant care within scope of practice, supports nurses and other staff, and oversees, directs, and participates in restorative programs for individual residents. The aide collaborates with Nursing and Rehabilitation departments on resident goals and care approaches, documents restorative progress, reports changes or concerns, and helps educate staff on restorative nursing practices and the use of adaptive equipment. The position has no supervisory responsibilities stated, though it includes directing and participating in restorative programs and assisting with staff orientation and education. This physically demanding position involves extensive standing and walking, exposure to bodily fluids and other workplace hazards, and work at irregular hours when needed. The employee may be called back during emergencies and may work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing in North Dakota.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments.
Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Basic computer skills, including navigating electronic medical record systems.
In-depth knowledge of long-term care practices and protocols.
Ability to meet physical demands, including standing and walking for extensive periods, assisting with resident evacuation, performing common physical movements, and lifting, moving, pushing, or pulling at least 35 pounds.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses and other staff and perform assigned duties.
Keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with assigned work, such as resident refusal or reassignment to a nursing unit.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Follow facility policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement programs, safety standards, environmental standards, infection-control standards, and protocols.
Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Provide care within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice to meet residents’ psychosocial and physical needs.
Address patients’ communication needs and treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs of patients and families.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Assist with orientation of new employees and provide ongoing education on restorative nursing principles and practices.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while providing resident care.
Maintain working knowledge of equipment used in patient treatment and report equipment needs or malfunctioning equipment to Therapy staff or the Nurse Manager.
Maintain and replace supplies on the assigned unit.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Oversee, direct, and participate in restorative programs initiated for individual residents.
Communicate with Nursing and Rehabilitation departments about resident goals and approaches to individual needs.
Maintain accurate restorative nursing progress and documentation records for residents participating in restorative programs.
Notify Therapy staff or the Nurse Manager when a resident is progressing, regressing, or refusing to participate in a program.
Educate and assist direct care staff with proper application and use of splints, braces, prosthetic appliances, and self-help devices.
Share suggestions with the Therapy department or Nurse Manager to help residents reach their highest possible functioning level.
Perform other duties as assigned.