What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) position at University Heights Rehab and Care Community?
Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements:
- You care.
Restorative Nursing Assistant Summary:
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.
Essential Duties and 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.
Qualifications:
- 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
Benefits:
- Medical insurance with Rx benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- Paid vacation
