Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Restorative Part Time
Company: Aegis Therapies
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSEProvides knowledge and expertise in delivering
appropriate wellness, fitness and exercise programs for patients
and employees. Suggests additional programs and provides
information related to exercise/wellness activities. Assist in the
restorative care of patients as directed.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Directly deliver wellness/exercise programs and services for
patient and employee health
- Direct or assist patients in transfer techniques to walk or use
walkers, and with range of motion. Coordinate self-help training;
coordinate or assist with other restorative functions; evaluate
progress and document daily.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including
bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed lines, and
positioning in and out of bed, chair, etc.
- Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team
members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and
department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate and
professional guidelines.
- Monitor client participation and performance and produces
records as requested
- Monitor existing equipment and supplies available for effective
operation of programs and makes suggestions for enhancements
- Participate as requested in quality review activities to assure
appropriate delivery of services, and standards of practice
requirements are met
- Complete required documentation relative to patient/employee
services
- Adhere to established procedures related to patient
orientation/start-up
- Interact with customer staff and team members in a positive
manner, work collaboratively to ensure patient/employee and
customer satisfaction relative to services renderedQUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Current certification as Certified Nursing Assistant in state
of practice
- Specialty certification as personal trainer, exercise
specialist, fitness instructor, health and fitness specialist or
similar area, preferred
- Background in exercise and activity training with senior
populations, preferred
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendanceKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
- Capable of working without direct supervision.
- Good customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient,
employee and company proprietary information
- Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively
and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees
at all levelsPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
- Mobility, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending,
walking, heavy lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to hear,
ability to read and write, ability to detect odors, and ability to
remain calm under stress.
- Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with
patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
- Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
- Intelligible speech and normal language / cognitive
skills.
- Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or
stretchers.*
- Lifting of patients*, equipment or supplies will be required up
to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 100
pounds rarely.
- Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the
day.
- Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling,
twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching
overhead.
- Must be able to transfer patients.*
- Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and
activities to patients / caregivers.
- Work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Weekend and holiday work may be required.
- Work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally
outdoors.
- Several task and job duties involve a risk of exposure to
Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials
(OPIM).CODE OF CONDUCTMust adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct
and Business Ethics policy including documentation and reporting
responsibilities
Keywords: Aegis Therapies, Fargo , Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Restorative Part Time, Healthcare , Aberdeen, North Dakota
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