RNA

Essential Duties

• Aid residents with restorative exercises to improve or maintain mobility, strength, and functional independence.
• Encourage resident participation in activity and out-of-bed mobility unless medically contraindicated.
• Provide assistance with dining, splinting, transfers, ambulation, and active or passive range-of-motion activities as directed by rehabilitation and nursing department.
• Obtain and accurately record resident weights as ordered or per facility protocol, and promptly report significant changes to nursing staff.
• Ensure residents have clean, well-fitting clothing and linens that are in good repair.
• Absorb and assist residents with toileting, bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Reposition residents regularly to promote comfort and prevent skin integrity issues.
• Participate in RNA meetings with the Rehabilitation and Nursing Departments to monitor prescribed programs.
• Accurately complete documentation and charting of all care provided.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment characterized by warmth, positivity, respect, and calmness.
• Promptly report any significant changes in condition, abnormal findings, or potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, and/or Rehabilitation Department.
• Assist residents in preparation for medical tests, treatments, appointments, social activities, and daily meals.
• Provide assistance with elimination needs, including emptying catheter bags and properly sanitizing and maintaining bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes.
• Promote good personal hygiene, including skin care, bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming, and nail care in accordance with facility policy.
• Apply pressure-relieving devices and implement skin-protective measures to reduce the risk of breakdown.

  Requirements

  Must have CNA certification.

  Qualifications

  Commensurate with experience.

  Skills

  N/A

  Benefits

  • Includes benefits such as Medical, Dental, 401(k), PTO, etc.

  Pay

  $20-25 per hour based on experience.

  Schedule

  N/A