Duties: 

* Consistently follows verbal and written assignments to complete daily tasks

* Assists residents with both short and long distance ambulation, transfer exercises

* Provides/oversees PROM and AROM programs for selected residents

* Assists residents to perform exercises utilizing parallel bars, finger ladder, stairs, 

pulleys, etc...

* Directs group and individual exercise programs in licensed units 

* Assists residents with occupational rehabilitation exercises

* Assists residents with oral exercises

* Proficiently measures and documents vital signs including blood pressure, pulse,  respiratory rate, temperature and weight as directed 

* Documents resident response to rehabilitation programs

* Encourages maintenance of optimum nutritional standards by: maintaining an environment  conducive to enjoyable dining; focusing attention on individual residents, completing plate  preparation(cutting food, opening straws) assisting resident as needed with reminders or cueing  utilizing proper feeding techniques to increase independence

* Provides all care in a manner protecting residents personal dignity and enhances the  resident’s personal choice and individuality

* Collects urine and stool samples following policy and procedure

* Completes oral hygiene, and denture care following resident care guide and established policies and procedures

* Assists residents to maintain continence throughout the course of the shift by

providing reminders, cues or assist as necessary.

* Completes skin care after episodes of incontinence following resident=s care guide and skin care policy and procedure

* Completes foley care following policy and procedure

* Repositions resident throughout shift per resident care guide and policy and procedure

* Completes AM/PM care (shaving, back rub, assistive devices, clothing choices, etc...)  following specific resident requests in care guide and policy and procedure 

* Assists resident with complete bath/shower(hair care, foot care, nail care, shaving,  dressing, etc...) as needed following resident requests in care guide and policy and

procedure 

*Completes 1/12th, Customer Service, and CPR certification 

*Participates in DeKalb Area Retirement Center Staff Development Programs.

* Consistently follows hand washing policy and procedure

*Reports all changes in/observations of residents condition to licensed staff 

*Reports all changes in behavior or functional abilities, as well as, signs of accident, injury or

illness.

*Guides the resident in maintaining his/her schedule of daily activities, while maintaining the  resident’s sense of independence.

*Individualizes care and assistance provided to each resident dependent on level of  functioning.

*Helps the resident focus energy into activities meaningful to the resident.

*Ensures resident privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

*Consistently checks residents environment after completing care to be sure environment

is left neat and orderly

*Provides all care in a manner protecting residents personal dignity and enhances the  resident’s personal choice and individuality

*Communicates positively and appropriately with family and visitors. 

* Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with coworkers and immediate supervisors

* Develops and maintains professional positive and supportive working relationships with coworkers in rehabilitation, nursing, and other departments for the mutual goal of quality service to residents

* Recognizes that resident needs may necessitate working as a staff CNA and accepts

reassignment in a cooperative manner

* Courteous and modifies tone and volume of voice when communicating, does not approach coworkers in an aggressive/confrontational manner 

* Refers concerns and complaints to Restorative Nurse

* Serves as a productive team member and as a resource person by assisting other CNA staff with documentation and rehabilitation programs

*Assures that all documentation applicable to rehabilitation CNA on the assigned shift is accurate, timely and thorough.

*Flexible within the program structure and makes adjustments to meet the residents= needs.

*Responds calmly in emergency situations and assists as directed by licensed staff

*Participates with new team members by serving as a resource to new staff.

*Recognizes potential customer service problems and seeks assistance from immediate  supervisor

*Maintains confidentiality of all work-related concerns

*Consistently adheres to organizational requirements for hygiene, appearance, dress as stipulated in the Employee Handbook/Departmental Policies. 

*All other duties assigned

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent 
• to the completion of two years of high school.
• CNA certification
• Certification as a Rehabilitation Aide preferred

Experience:

• 1 year CNA experience in Long Term Care
• 6 month CNA experience within organization

Other:

• Ability to work in a health care and CCRC environment.
• Knowledge and practice of safe lifting and back care techniques.
• Ability to stand and walk a minimum of 90% of work day.
• Ability to see and hear or use prosthetics adequately so that the tasks of this position
• can be fully met, to include the use of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to bend, turn, reach over head and below knees throughout work day.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Comply with all DeKalb Area Retirement Center rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to attend meetings and inservice presentations as required.
• Ability to work in and maintain a flexible, resident-centered environment.
• Ability to recognize and respond to resident needs.
• Ability to assume a supportive role in resident initiated activities.
• All resident care and assigned leadership tasks as described under duties and responsibilities,
• under the direction and supervision of the staff nurse, unit manager and/or Director of Nursing.