Restorative CNA - Rehab Tech

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides 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 rendered

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 attendance

KNOWLEDGE, 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 levels

PHYSICAL 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)