Restorative Nursing Assistant

**Position Summary** **Must have active Florida CNA license** The purpose of this position is to support the restorative nursing department and implement facility wide mandates for restorative care. A restorative nurse's aide is a certified nursing assistant with the primary duty to carry through with restorative programs specifically designed by a therapist. A restorative nurse's aide helps resident’s gain an improved quality of life by increasing and/or maintaining their level of strength and mobility. **Delegation of Authority** As the Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. **Job Functions** Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. **Duties and Responsibilities** Use the wristband or photo in the electronic record to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary. Follow all facility policy and procedures. Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, electronic medical record etc., in an informative and descriptive manner. Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information. Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Unit Manager or Charge Nurse as soon as practical. Report all accidents and incidents observed on the shift immediately. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, patties, visitors, etc.). Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed. Change dressings, bandages, binders, etc., as instructed. Assist with the application of non-sterile (moist and dry) warm/cold compresses Perform any other CNA duties as necessary or assigned All other duties as assigned, directed or necessary **Special Restorative Care Functions** Implement restorative treatment plans to increase residents’ strength capacity and general well-being. Maintain accurate records of the care provided in accordance with the resident’s treatment plan Apply specialized knowledge in carrying out therapeutic techniques under the supervision of therapy and/or nursing staff. Understand the basic concepts of and how to apply braces, prosthesis, slings, and restraining devices. Utilize devices in accordance with the resident’s plan of care. Perform transfers in accordance with the resident’s plan of care. Utilize appropriate positioning techniques to minimize discomfort, maintain skin integrity, and to enhance the resident’s well-being. Understand and utilize assistive devices for gait appropriate for the patient. Follow the program set by the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapist and the Director of Nursing. Confer with them concerning patient changes/improvements and discharges on a regular basis. Be involved in daily grooming skills as recommended by the Occupational Therapist. Carry out specific feeding programs as designated by the Speech Therapist with specific residents. Perform or assist residents with basic range of motion and other exercises as instructed by the therapist and accurately record data of care provided. Turn bedfast residents in accordance with the resident’s plan of care, as needed, and/or facility policy. Perform special treatments as instructed. Engage residents in physical activities to help stabilize their mobility through exercise routines developed by the center. Info…