Essential Duties
- 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.
Education and/or Experience
- 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
Language Skills
- Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Current CPR certification
- Restorative Aide Certificate
- Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License:
Nursing Clinical Setting:
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing Facility