Restorative Aide - Burlingame

A nursing assistant designated to perform restorative nursing measures on resident under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification

• Evidence of job stability.

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.

• Ability to take supervision.

• Possess good health.

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.
GENERAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL

• Perform the following as per physician’s order:
o Range of motion exercises (passive and active). o Whirlpool.
o Ambulation (not gait training).
o Transfer techniques.
o Positioning and bed mobility.
o Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming). o Self-feeding and feeding program.
o Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
o Handroll and splint application.

• Report observations of needs of total resident population as they arise.

• Use nursing terminology in documentation.

• Document on RNA sheet on a daily basis what was done and how resident responded.
Summarize this on weekly progress notes.

• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services and Physical
Therapist.

• Participates in resident Plan of Care conference.

• Follow Physician’s orders as written.

• Attends in-service classes and meetings as required.

• Other related duties as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.

Job Description s Manual
CONSUMER SERVICE
Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.