Restorative Nurse Assistant; RNA)

The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center is excited to be on the search for CNA's who are passionate about patient care and who bring an energized and uplifting personality to the team! We are a 130-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of Pasadena, CA servicing long-term and short-term patients including rehabilitation. We are known in the community for our great customer service experience and quality care.

New Grads are welcome to apply!

Overview of the position:

The Restorative Nursing Aide (RNA) continues the maintenance program established and instructed by Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist with a physician’s order. Performs other restorative programs for assigned residents under the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee.

Performs restorative/rehabilitation care and services (ambulation, Range of Motion, ect.) with residents as indicated in individual care plans.

Encourage residents to perform/participate in ADL functions

Demonstrate to residents and staff the procedures involved in the treatment process.

Document resident participation in and response to services in accordance with state regulations and facility policy.

Recommend modifications and changes in the residents’ restorative care.

Work closely with Nursing Staff and/or licensed rehabilitation staffs to assure services are performed to meet the needs of the resident.

Coordinate splinting program.

Assist with lifting, turning, moving positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, wheel chairs.

Practices proper body mechanics while delivering restorative nursing care.

Answer resident call lights promptly.

Obtain residents’ weight as indicated.

Provide weight bearing therapy in accordance with residents’ plan of care. Must possess the ability to communicate resident level of function and specific needs to receiving staff.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

Must possess the ability to communicate resident level of function and specific needs to receiving staff.

Comply with resident’s rights ensuring that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.

Frequent use of mechanical equipment (equipment should only be used with proper training).

Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.

Monitors use and condition of adaptive equipment/assistive devices, arranging for repair as needed.

Assists in Maintaining therapy area and equipment in clean, safe, functional condition.

Practice infection control guidelines.

Assist in standardizing the methods in which restorative care will be accomplished.

Follow established safety precautions.

Must be willing to incorporate change into existing nursing practices.

Follow established smoking regulations.

Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.

Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.

Report any communicable or infectious disease.

Report all hazardous conditions, equipment and safety violations.

Report occupational exposures: blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

May be called back during emergency conditions.

Attend and participate in mandated state, OSHA and CDC in-service training programs.

Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions.

Other duties as assigned.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to…