CNA - Restorative Full Time

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Union City
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionPruittHealth is a COVID-19 vaccine-mandated employer. All new Partners are required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or be willing to get vaccinated within 30 days of employment. We will consider medical and/or religious exemptions on a case-by-case basis. --JOB PURPOSE:-- --Performs restorative nursing procedures that maximize the patient---s existing abilities, emphasizes independence instead of dependence, and minimizes the negative effects of disability with an attitude of realistic optimism under the supervision of a restorative nurse. Should be classified as a Certified Nursing Assistant Preceptor to meet eligibility requirements.--KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1.------ Provides care ensuring patient/resident safety2.------ May be required to assist with feeding of patients.3.------ May be required to weigh patients.4.------ Conducts passive range of motion (PROM), for upper and lower extremities.5.------ Conducts active range of motion (AROM), for upper and lower extremities.6.------ Provides assistance with ambulation.7.------ Provides assistance in patient transfer (chair to chair, chair to bed etc.)8.------ Provides assistance in dressing for upper and lower extremities.9.------ Provides assistance in grooming and hygiene techniques.10.-- Utilizes feeding devices (special plates, spoons etc.)11.-- Assists with swallowing problems.12.-- Uses facial exercises.13.-- Applies splints appropriately.14.-- Reviews requests for restorative and compares physician---s orders.15.-- Conveys use of positioning and positioning devices.16.-- Interviews patient to schedule therapy17.-- Provides rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of patients, as instructed.18.-- Briefs patients of procedures involved in restorative care and prepare necessary equipment.19.-- Assists in transporting patient to and from therapy room/area.20.-- Follows the procedures involved in the treatment process.21.-- Performs restorative care treatments in patients room as necessary 22.-- Reassures patient before and during therapy treatment.23.-- Prepares patient for treatment by dress/position and administers restorative care in accordance with established procedural guidelines.24.-- Encourages patients to perform or participate in ADL functions.25.-- Instructs and supervises patient during therapy.26.-- Assists patients in ambulatory training as necessary.27.-- Provides that restorative care notes and documentation is informative, timely and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the patient---s response to the care.--QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Certified Nursing Assistant Preceptor--MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:A minimum of one (1) year experience in long term care. Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices. --MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:-- Certified Nursing Assistant--ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)High School diploma or equivalent preferred --Job: NursingPrimary Location: Georgia-Union CitySchedule: Full-timeShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: Nov 18, 2021, 5:40:24 PM

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