RESTORATIVE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

General Description

Responsible for assisting residents with exercises to improve activities of daily living in

individual and group restorative programs.

Essential Duties

1. Performs group restorative program exercises with residents daily and documents

participation.

2. Assists residents with individualized restorative programs including, but not

limited to:

• Ambulation

• Transfers

• Range of Motion

• Splint/Braces

• Bowel and Bladder

• Grooming/Bathing/Dressing

3. Tracks resident participation in restorative programs.

4. Encourages residents to work towards restorative program goals and reports

progress to supervisor as needed.

5. Notifies supervisor of resident decline or improvement.

6. Assists residents with individualized dining program and documents consumption

and participation.

7. Performs essential functions of Certified Nursing Assistants as needed.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Program when performing work

functions.

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job

duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations; addresses family satisfaction issues immediately and assists in

resolving the matter in a professional manner.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.

7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and

geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning

delivery of care.

8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Current State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

A.D.A.A.A (Americans with Disabilities Act) As Amended) REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to

operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of

hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable disease. Must be able to lift a

minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transport residents. Must be able to carry and

transport supplies. Must be able to pass a physical examination and annually thereafter,

providing medical clearance for employment. Must be capable of performing the

essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient

interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side

effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; proficient assessment skills; safety

techniques; basic computer skills; able to operate various medical and office equipment;

auditory and visual skills. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in

writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

Experience: Previous work experience in a long term care setting preferred.