Restorative Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Restorative Nursing Assistant (CNA) Messiah Lifeways - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Overview Salary Range $19.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level CNA License Category Health Care Description Weekends Only: 7:00AM to 7:00PM Who We Are: Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization located in Mechanicsburg, PA, that provides a network of services for adults, 55 and better living in South Central PA. Our roots trace back to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA, to serve older adults with Christ-like love. Who You Are: Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) completes Restorative Nursing Programs (RNPs) with residents who have been referred by Therapy/Restorative Nursing Coordinator and require restorative services to gain or maintain their highest practicable level of functioning. To be successful in this role, you'll need to have knowledge or experience in the following: Sincere desire to work with individuals who may be frail and aged Must have sense of responsibility, moral integrity, good judgment, alertness and skill in recognizing and identifying symptoms and dealing with behavioral problems Communication skills regarding resident status and progression Ability to work closely with a team and collaborate to coordinate daily responsibilities and tasks What You'll Do: Provide direct restorative care, as assigned, completing work accurately, safely and in a timely manner. Specific care to include: Passive range of motion (ROM) and active ROM, ambulation, special positioning techniques, splints, assistive feeding devices/adaptive equipment, ADL training, restorative dining/eating, transfer, bed mobility and communication. Coach and assist neighborhood nursing assistants in positioning, ROM, ambulation, ADL safety device application, appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, splint, heel float devices and contracture care and educates related to RNP, when residents are referred. Serve as a resource and teammate to other nursing assistants, working with them to provide the specific restorative nursing care for each resident Ability to document progress and record restorative minutes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other employees Accountable and responsible for the delivery of Restorative Nursing program services utilizing program guidelines Follow monthly schedule for assigned audits: RNP notebooks, splinting books, etc. Will assist with resident feeding during mealtimes as needed May be pulled to CNA to support staffing and resident needs, as needed What Else You'll Need: Nursing Assistant training and current registration on the Nurse Aide Registry, meet requirements to maintain registration Education and training by a licensed therapist, the Restorative Nursing Management Coordinator and competency tested annually Why You Should Choose to Work with Us We work hard to create a One Team culture of care and collaboration and ensure that team members are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Messiah Lifeways team members genuinely enjoy what they do, who they serve, and the people they work alongside. Click here to learn more about what we offer in our comprehensive benefits package.