Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant

Core Restorative CENA Duties

• Range of Motion & Exercise: Administered active and passive range of motion (ROM) exercises and general strengthening routines according to individualized Restorative Nursing Programs
• Mobility & Transfers: Assisted residents with bed mobility, safe mechanical/manual transfers, standing, and ambulation to maximize physical independence. [
• ADL Skill Training: Guided and cued residents during activities of daily living (ADLs)—including dressing, grooming, eating, and swallowing—to preserve self-care abilities.
• Assistive & Orthotic Devices: Fitted, monitored, and maintained restorative devices such as splints, braces, cones, specialized cushions, and positioning aids.
• Bowel & Bladder Programs: Implemented and supported established bladder and bowel retraining protocols.
• Restorative Dining: Assist resident with dining for meals.
• Documentation & Reporting: Tracked daily restorative activity minutes, recorded vital signs/weights, and charted progress or changes in resident motivation and condition for nurses and therapists.
• Team Collaboration: Partnered with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and charge nurses to carry out delegated therapy maintenance tasks.
• This is not an all-inclusive list.  Other duties as assigned.