The Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant supports patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or chronic conditions in a rehabilitation setting. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring their progress, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. The Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant plays a crucial role in promoting patient safety, comfort, and independence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help patients with mobility, including transferring from beds to chairs, assisting with walking, and using mobility aids.
- Provide basic care such as feeding, positioning, and assisting with exercises as directed by the rehabilitation team.
- Encourage and motivate patients to participate in rehabilitation activities and work toward their goals.
- Support patients in using adaptive devices and equipment, such as walkers, braces, and wheelchairs.
- Observe patients for changes in condition, progress, or any adverse reactions to treatment, and report these to the supervising nurse or therapist.
- Assist with routine medical procedures and tests as directed by nursing or rehabilitation staff.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and safety procedures.
- Assist in preventing complications such as pressure ulcers by repositioning patients and ensuring proper skin care.
- Accurately document patient care activities, progress, and observations in patient records.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the rehabilitation team to provide information and support.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program.
- Current certification as a CNA and state licensure as required.
- Experience in a rehabilitation or long-term care setting is preferred.
- Basic understanding of rehabilitation principles, exercises, and adaptive equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Physical stamina to assist with patient mobility and perform other physically demanding tasks.
Work Environment:
- Rehabilitation Nursing Assistants typically work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, or outpatient clinics.
- The role involves direct patient interaction and may require physical activities such as lifting, transferring patients, and assisting with therapeutic exercises.
- The position may involve working various shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends, depending on the facility’s needs.