RNA

Overview Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident. Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicated. Assist residents with transfers, ambulation and range of motion. Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents. Assist the residents with bathing and dressing. Change positions of residents to prevent skin care issues Assist residents in being free of offensive odors. Assist with the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises. Complete charting of care. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis and calmness. Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and or Therapy Department. Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments and daily meals. Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and sanitizing bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes. Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming as well as cleaning and cutting of nails. Provide pressure relieving devices and skin protective measures. The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence. Supervisory Requirements: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Current certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Aide Training.

Current CPR certification.

One year experience in a long term care facility preferred.

Language and Mathematical Skills

Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning and Instructional Skills

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Current CPR certification.

Restorative Aide Certificate.

Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division at all times.

Physical Demands Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Compensation and Benefits

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) $4,000 Sign On Bonus

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) $12,000 Sign on Bonus Full Time or PRN Available

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