Restorative CNA - Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
East Greenbush, NY 12061
About the Job
The schedule would be Monday-Friday 07:00am-03:00pm. No weekends! ASK ABOUT OUR RAFFLE, YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN STUFF, MONTHLY, WEEKLY INCLUDING A NEW CAR!!
Works closely with the Restorative Program Coordinator/ Restorative Nurse and entire nursing care team.
2. The Restorative Aide is responsible for the resident while assisting them to and from the physical therapy department, dining room or other areas of the facility. He/she is responsible for the cleanliness of the working area and equipment. He/she also must document programs performed daily in our system.
3. Carries out restorative nursing care programs or portions thereof as planned and directed by the Restorative Program Coordinator.
4. Accepts responsibility for the residents personal care and environment throughout treatment and reports any change in condition or unusual findings to charge nurse and/or Program Coordinator/ Restorative Nurse.
5. Follows established procedures and observes safety precautions in the application and use of heat, light and water.
6. Carries out positioning and passive joint range of motion and encourages and assists residents in active ROM exercise, ambulation, activities of daily living, and application and removal of splints, braces or artificial limbs.
7. Carries out treatment utilizing any equipment for which he/she has received adequate instruction. Demonstrates understanding and competency in this area (i.e., walkers, canes).
8. Cares for braces, splints, artificial limbs and other assistive devices as assigned by Restorative Program Coordinator/ Restorative Nurse.
9. Reports the residents condition, reactions, and responses to the Program Coordinator/ Restorative Nurse.
10. May act as an assistant to the Licensed Therapist or Assistant during evaluations, complex treatment procedures, and while performing tests (as directed by Program Coordinator/ Restorative Nurse).
11. Participates as a member of the health care team when appropriate.
12. Complies with procedures for maintenance of supplies and equipment and carries out duties necessary to comply with related needs as delegated to him/her.
13. Participates in appropriate conferences (such as plan of care) and in-service training programs for the purpose of continuing education.
14. May assist on nursing units as needed when not performing restorative care duties.
15. Demonstrates competency using current clinical software system.
If interested and qualified, apply now! We look forward to meeting you!