Long-Term Care CNA Restorative Aide

Position Summary

The CNA Restorative Aide provides restorative nursing services to residents of Crook County Medical Services District Long Term Care. This position combines certified nursing assistant resident-care responsibilities with restorative activities designed to help residents maintain or improve their highest practicable level of mobility, independence, strength, and ability to perform activities of daily living. The Restorative Aide works as part of the interdisciplinary long-term care team and carries out resident-specific interventions according to the resident's care plan and direction from licensed nursing staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Restorative Nursing

• Provides restorative nursing interventions according to established resident care plans and direction from licensed nursing staff.
• Assists residents with range-of-motion activities, ambulation, transfers, positioning, mobility, and other restorative activities appropriate to the plan of care.
• Encourages residents to participate as independently as possible in activities of daily living.
• Reinforces techniques and recommendations established by nursing and rehabilitation professionals.
• Observes resident tolerance, participation, progress, and changes in condition and promptly communicates concerns to the nurse.
• Accurately documents restorative services, resident participation, and other required information.
• Promotes consistency in restorative approaches among residents, CNAs, nursing staff, and other members of the care team.
• Uses adaptive and mobility equipment appropriately and according to resident-specific instructions.

CNA / Resident Care

• Provides personal hygiene care and assists residents with showering and bathing.
• Assists with activities of daily living, including meals, feeding as necessary, ambulation, turning, positioning and repositioning, hydration, and nourishment.
• Checks and records vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other information as assigned.
• Responds to resident call lights and requests and promptly reports observations or changes in condition to the charge nurse.
• Assists with transporting residents and promotes resident comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Provides additional care within the CNA's authorized scope of practice and under appropriate nursing direction.
• Completes required forms, reports, logs, and resident records accurately and timely.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Follows CCMSD policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Participates in required education and maintains required certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the LPN/RN and/or Director of Nursing takes direction from the charge nurse on duty.

Qualifications and Education

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification or license appropriate for practice in Wyoming.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain as required by CCMSD.
• Ability to understand and follow resident care plans, restorative instructions, and written and verbal directions.
• Must meet CCMSD employment and health requirements.

Experience

• Previous CNA experience in long-term care preferred.
• Experience with restorative nursing, rehabilitation, mobility, or geriatric care preferred.
• Willingness to complete restorative nursing training and competency validation as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong resident-care and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage residents while respecting individual limitations and choices.
• Knowledge of safe resident transfers, positioning, ambulation, and mobility assistance.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of the nursing and interdisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Commitment to resident dignity, safety, confidentiality, and person-centered care.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the physical functions necessary for CNA and restorative resident care, including assisting with transfers, mobility, positioning, and activities of daily living, with appropriate equipment and assistance when required.

Other Requirements

Employment with CCMSD is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including an employee health screening, background check, and required drug screening. Employees are expected to comply with CCMSD policies and maintain all certifications required for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Crook County Medical Services District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CCMSD is contingent on the successful completion of an employee health screening and background check. We are a drug/alcohol free workplace, and all employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screening as part of your employment.