Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

This position involves providing restorative nursing care to patients in a post-acute care facility. As a Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant, you will carry out patient-related restorative nursing functions that are predetermined for each patient and assigned by the Restorative Nurse, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Provide physician-ordered exercise to each patient
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates and vendors
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program
• Currently registered or licensed as a CNA in your applicable state; must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• Completed restorative nursing training
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current during employment
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Dependable, regular attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of geriatric nursing experience

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in post-acute care facilities
• Understanding and adherence to company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct
• Completion of mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• Competency in patient rights, safety, and sanitation