Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Wanted at LifeSpan - Why Choose LifeSpan? We're dedicated to supporting your goals--both personally and professionally. If you're looking to elevate your career, we provide real opportunities to step into leadership roles and make a meaningful impact. With over 20 locations across Indiana, LifeSpan is seeking a Restorative CNA who is passionate about providing exceptional care and eager to grow with us.
- Career Growth Your professional development is a priority at LifeSpan.
- We're committed to promoting from within and supporting your advancement every step of the way.
- With access to CarDon University, you'll have hundreds of educational videos and opportunities to build new skills.
- Interested in leadership?
- Our Leadership Acceleration Path (LeAP) is designed for associates ready to invest in their development and take the next step in their careers.
Great Pay & Benefits Enjoy weekly pay (or daily, if you prefer), paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package--including pet insurance for your furry family members and much more.
A Family-Oriented Team As a family-owned organization, we treat our team members like our own. From team celebrations to ongoing support, we're here to help you succeed.
About the Role
- The Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at LifeSpan Therapy plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by promoting their independence and functional abilities.
- This position focuses on providing specialized restorative care that supports residents in regaining and maintaining their physical capabilities through consistent, compassionate assistance.
- The Restorative CNA collaborates closely with nursing staff and therapists to implement individualized care plans that address mobility, strength, and daily living activities.
- By monitoring patient progress and reporting changes, the Restorative CNA ensures timely interventions that contribute to improved health outcomes.
- Ultimately, this role is essential in fostering a supportive environment that encourages resident dignity, safety, and well-being.
- Job Responsibilities
- Delivers quality care in a compassionate manner with kindness and respect for resident dignity and individuality.
- Receives and completes all patient care assignments and other activities assigned by the Therapy Supervisor.
- Provides direct care to improve or maintain a resident's abilities according to the resident's plan of care.
- Provides care in a manner that protects and promotes resident rights, dignity, privacy, confidentiality, self-determination and active participation.
- Responds to call lights/buzzers promptly (within 5 minutes of first ring), courteously treating each as an emergency until answered.
- Records accurate, legible information about resident care, conditions, and observations in the appropriate locations in the clinical record.
- Observes and immediately reports to the Charge Nurse and Therapy Supervisor significant changes in a resident's psychosocial behaviors such as patterns of decreased social interaction, angry or sad behaviors, and refusals of care or treatment.
- Always follows infection control procedures.
- The preceding list of essential functions is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Indiana.
- Demonstrated experience in resident care within a healthcare or long-term care setting.
- Ability to use basic computer applications for documentation and communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience specifically in restorative nursing or rehabilitation care.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and encourage patients.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team environment.
