CNA - Restorative - FT - Days (71820)

Hours: 7AM - 3:30PM

Days: Monday - Friday

JOB SUMMARY

Performs restorative nursing procedures that maximize the patients existing abilities, emphasizes independence, and minimizes the negative effects of disability with an attitude of realistic optimism under the supervision of a restorative nurse.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

• May be required to assist with feeding of patients

• May be required to weigh patients

• Conducts passive range of motion (PROM), for upper and lower extremities

• Conducts active range of motion (AROM), for upper and lower extremities

• Provides assistance with ambulation

• Provides assistance in patient transfers (chair to chair, chair to bed etc.).

• Provides assistance in dressing for upper and lower extremities.

• Provides assistance in grooming and hygiene techniques.

• Utilizes feeding devices (special plates, spoons etc.).

• Conveys use of positioning devices.

• Assists with swallowing problems.

• Uses facial exercises.

• Applies splints appropriately.

• Interviews patient to schedule therapy.

• Provides rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of patients, as instructed.

• Briefs patients of procedures involved in restorative care and prepare necessary equipment.

• Assists in transporting patient to and from therapy room/area.

• Follows the procedures involved in treatment process.

• Performs restorative care treatments in patients room as necessary.

• Reassures patient before and during therapy treatment.

• Prepares patient for treatment by dress/position and administers restorative care in accordance with established procedural guidelines.

• Encourages patients to perform or participate in ADL functions.

• Instructs and supervises patient during therapy.

• Assists patients in ambulatory training as necessary.

• Provides documentation of treatment provided.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Participates in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.

• Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

• Complies with Corporate Compliance Program.

• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

• Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.

• Follows established safety procedures regulations, to include fire protective/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

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