What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Aide (CNA) position at Premier Genesee/Genesee Senior Living?
Restorative Aide
Tuesday- Saturday 8am-4pm
Assume the responsibility for specific tasks as directed by the Restorative/Charge Nurse.
The Restorative Nursing Assistant is a Certified Nursing Assistant that has been given additional
training in the area of rehabilitation which provides restorative care to the assigned residents.
Must be proficient in motivating residents in attending and participating in their restorative
program.
1. Transport residents to and from appointments in house when applicable
2. Coordinates Restorative Programs with other departments as needed to ensure Program is not missed.
3. Able to clearly follow the written word, document resident outcomes on a daily basis, and communicate changes observed or voiced to immediate supervisor
4. Participates in implementing and gives opinion with the development of individual resident restorative program
5. Provides specific Restorative program(s) as per residents’ plan of care after receiving additional training in aspects of restorative Nursing; reports changes noted to the charge nurse, nursing supervisor, ADON in a timely manner.
6. Participates in the Restorative meetings
7. Works collaboratively with the Therapy Department to ensure appropriate restorative activities
8. Ensures that all adaptive equipment necessary for individual restorative program is readily available, clean and in good working order
9. Completes all required restorative documentation
10. May complete the Quarterly Restorative note which will be reviewed and signed off by the License Nurse
11. Answer call bells and alarms promptly.
12. Obtain and record vital signs as needed.
13. Report to charge nurse and/or unit manager, supervisor, DON any changes in condition and/or behavior of resident.
14. Attend unit conferences and in-service programs as assigned.
15. Comply with facility policies and procedures including fire prevention and safety standards.
16. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the pre-placement physical and criminal background check.
17. Is subject to exposure of infectious waste, diseases, condition, etc, including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
18. Must complete the State approved training and competency evaluation program for nurse aide. Must be competent to provide nursing and nursing related services as demonstrated in the nurse aide registry.
19. Regular attendance required.
20. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
