CNA | Certfied Nursing Assistant

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

• Residential home setting (not hospital or nursing facility)
• Lighter CNA workload more meaningful patient interaction
• Support patients recovering from brain injuries strokes and complex conditions
• Help patients transition from hospital home independence
• Be part of a collaborative neurorehabilitation team

• Assist with daily care life skills development
• Support cooking light housekeeping and transportation
• Participate in community-based activities
• Administer medications (with certification)

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification within 6 months
• CRMA certification (if not already CNA-M)

• Provide direct personal care assistance including bathing dressing grooming toileting feeding and ambulation.
• Monitor residents physical condition and report changes in health status to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Assist with medication observation and medical monitoring as directed by care plans and organizational policies.
• Support residents in developing and maintaining daily living skills and self-help activities.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate supervision and assistance.
• Foster positive relationships and healthy interactions among residents and their housemates.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of residents at all times and maintain a safe living environment.
• Assist residents with recreational social and community-based activities.
• Accompany residents to scheduled appointments community outings and other approved activities.
• Document care provided resident progress and significant observations accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with residents families healthcare providers and team members.
• Follow individualized care plans and support strategies.
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in team meetings training programs and ongoing professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support resident care and program operations.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED:

• Minimum age requirements is 18 year
• Valid drivers license with satisfactory driving record as defined by agency policy
• Certification if required by state licensure as a CNA or Home Health Care Aide in the state in which the aide is to provide care
• Will be required to obtain DSP Certificate within 6 months of employment (company paid)
• Will be requited to obtain CRMA which company will provide training
• Completion of a recognized home care aide training program or 6 months of recent experience as an aide
• Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting and may be expected to lift up 75 lbs.; must be able to sit stand and walk for periods of time and bend stoop push pull and reach
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated compassion patience and commitment to person-centered care.

PREFFERED:

• Experience working with individuals recovering from neurologial injuries brain injuries behavioral health condiditions or other complex rehabilitation needs
• Experience in residential care long-term care rehabilitation or community-based support settings