Restorative Nursing Assistant

General Purpose
Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident.Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicated.Assist residents with transfers, ambulation and range of motion.Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents.Assist the residents with bathing and dressing.Change positions of residents to prevent skin care issuesAssist residents in being free of offensive odors.Assist with the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises.Complete charting of care.Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis and calmness.Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to theCharge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and or Therapy Department.Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments and daily meals.Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and sanitizing bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes.Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming as well as cleaning and cutting of nails.Provide pressure relieving devises and skin-protective measures. The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence.