Restorative CNA Full Time Days

Company: AdventHealth
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: November 15, 2020

Job Description:

Description

Restorative CNA AdventHealth San Marcos Care Center

Location Address:   1900 Medical Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Care Center Business Office

AdventHealth Care Center’s mission to “Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ”

The opportunity and encouragement to truly care for and love the patients/residents they serve

The opportunity to work with like-minded co-workers who believe and support the organization’s mission

The patient-centric focus of meeting the needs of the patient/residents

Being part of a large healthcare organization where we can be “Greater as a Whole”

Work Hours/Shift:   Full-Time / Days   You Will Be Responsible For:

Follows care plan for improving resident strength and abilities in improving and/or maintaining independence and attaining their highest level of independence.

Organizes time to provide Restorative nursing care to residents as assigned, which include:

Exercises

Ambulation

Range of Motion

Restorative Dining Programs

Special Use of Adaptive Devices and Prosthesis

Routine ADL training as appropriate

Assisting residents with positioning and maintaining good body alignment

Participates on the Skin Care Team

Participate in the continence program

Works closely with the nurses and therapists to meet restorative goals.

Follows therapy recommendations.

Monitors use of adaptive equipment, including wheelchairs and walkers.  Follows the facility’s process when repairs or improvements are necessary.

Maintains restorative supplies and equipment in good repair and stored in a neat and efficient manner.

Documents the restorative care provided to each resident daily.

Documents a weekly progress note including but not limited to each resident’s abilities and performance.

Attends care conferences as assigned.

Provides assessment information to the RN completing the MDS assessment process.

Attends staff education, training and other required meetings.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Empathy and compassion

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Astute observation skills

Ability to follow set rules and protocols

Time management and organizational skills

Sense of responsibility

Desire to work with others.

Qualifications

What You Will Need: Must be 18 years of age or older

Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from a certified instructor requiring live return demonstration, such as the American Heart Association is preferred, and required to be obtained within the first 30 days after employment

Certified Nursing Assistant License or meets one of the following criteria that will result in certification within 120 days of employment:

certified as a CNA in another state and is awaiting certification by reciprocity in current state

Has completed and has proof of passing a certification exam, but is still awaiting the actual Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

Job Summary:   Provides Restorative Nursing measures to assist residents to reach their highest level of independence in Activities of Daily Living.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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