CNA RNA

Job Description

Job Description

*The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SUMMARY

Assists residents and patients with exercises designed to help patient attain and maintain the use of limbs or body functions according to the plan of care developed by the nursing or rehabilitation departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists patients with transfers and walking.

• Assists patients with range of motion and strength training exercises.

• Communicates and documents service and any condition changes.

• Assists resident / patient with dressing / grooming.

• Assists resident / patient with amputation and prosthesis care.

• Assists with eating and swallowing exercises.

• Applies and monitors splinting.

• Maintains proper documentation of records regarding patient care that is reviewed routinely by DON or nursing designee.

• Assists with exercised to develop patient cognitive and communication skills.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or one to three months related experience and / or training.

• Certified Nursing Assistant with one to three (1-3) years of relevant experience.

• Must complete company restorative modules.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is

occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

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