Restorative CNA

Ovid Healthcare Center 9480 E M 21 Suite 200 Ovid, MI 48866, USA On-site Nursing Full-Time Requisition #: RESTO003110 Description The Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for carrying out restorative nursing programs and individualized resident care plans under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing residents’ independence, mobility, physical function, and quality of life through consistent implementation of restorative interventions. The Restorative CNA works collaboratively with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal resident outcomes. Join us with an attractive benefits offering: Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K with matching funds Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions of this position include the following.This list is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. There may beadditionalessential functions based on the unique nature of the position or environment . Implementsrestorative programsas directed by nursing and therapy, including but not limitedtoambulation, range of motion (active and passive), transfers, bed mobility, splint and braceassistance, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining. Provide encouragement and emotional support to residents, promoting participation and independence. Assistresidents with mobility, transfers, and position using proper body mechanics and lift equipment as applicable. Provide direct resident care, includingassistancewith bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinent care as applicable, oral hygiene and feeding as needed. Measure and record vital signs, weight, percentage of meal consumed intake/output as directed. Respond promptly to call lights, resident needs, and changes in condition; report observations to licensed nursing staff. Support residents’ independence and dignity, while ensuring safety and comfort Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation andin accordance withfacility procedures Follow infection control, safety, and universal precaution guidelinesat all times. Maintains a clean,safeand comfortable environment Make routine roundsoneach assignedresidents. Provides skin care andobservesresidents’ skin when giving care and reports changes to licensednurse. Contributes to the residents’ assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the plan of care. Promote residents’ ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently as possible. Assiststhe resident in self-care according to the resident’s abilities. Assiststhe residents in the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility, dressing and grooming, eatingand swallowing. Maintainsrangeof motion, proper turning and positioning in bed and chair. Assistswith bowel and bladder retraining. Assistsresidents with the care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Incorporates training and skill practice activities, which include repetition, physical or verbal cueing, and task segmentation. Accurately document restorative activities, resident progress, and responsesperfacility policy and regulatory requirements. Report changes in residents’ condition or participation to licensed nurse or therapy staff promptly. Monitor andmaintainproper function of restorative equipment and promptly report issues. Participatesin Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives as directed. Cares for residents with Dementia Knowshow to respond to residents’ behaviors. Allowsresidents to make personal choices. Provides and reinforces other behavior consistent with residents’ dignity. Usesthe resident’s families as a source of emotional support for theresident. Demonstrates a basic understanding of behavior and functional symptoms associated with dementia by providing interventions and treatments to help reduce these symptoms. Usemodification in the presentation of activities of daily living tomaintainand maximize resident functions. Useeffective intervention techniques to address behavioral concerns. Assistswith transporting residents to activities. Demonstrateseffective communication techniques for residents with dementia. Provides non-resident care including but not limited to: Washwheelchairs. Cleaning soiled utility areas. Cleaning shower and whirlpool rooms. Cleaning kitchen areas on the nursing unit. Performs other duties assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience: High School Graduate/GED At least one year of CNA experienceand/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Restorative care experience preferred. Successful completion of restorative competency. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant/STNAin good standing with the certification board Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members. Ability to follow restorative care plans and instructions from nursing/therapy. Meets all state and federal criminal background check requirements. We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr