Restorative CNA

About the role

The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents. This role can be in skilled care department or assisted living department.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct restorative care per therapy prescription and assignment by the Restorative Nurse.
• Documents residents’ progress accurately and in a timely fashion to verify that the specified nursing measure was completed in the appropriate computer program.
• Aids other CNAs in carrying out restorative tasks.
• Communicates daily with supervisor regarding performance of residents.
• Notifies supervisor when a resident appears to be regressing or refuses to participate in program.
• Follows restorative nursing care policy and procedures.
• Attends meetings as assigned, care-plan conferences, and in-service training sessions.
• Works with therapies to facilitate transition from therapies to Restorative programs.
• Participates as assigned to a QAPI project.
• Responsible to learn and use standard functions within software and know basic operation of computer to enhance efficiency in resident/patient service, assessment and/or clinical documentation.
• Responsible to use computers and software as required by work environment in order to enhance communication, performance and knowledge.
• Completes all assigned computer education modules in a timely fashion.
• Aids on the nursing units as a C.N.A. as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Restorative Nurse.

Qualifications & Skills

• CNA Certification in the state of Illinois.
• Restorative Certification preferred but not required.
• CPR certified, Accredited by American Heart Association.
• Reading, writing, and comprehension skills needed to use medical terminology on the job.
• Ability to do simple arithmetic.
• Good communication skills.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of the needs of general patients.

Pay

$21.45- $32.17 Hourly Rate (Based on years of experience)

Schedule

7am-3pm | Every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday)