Overview:
The Restorative Aide assists with restorative nursing and rehabilitative care programs designed to support patient mobility, functional independence, and overall well-being. This role provides direct patient care, supports rehabilitation activities, implements restorative care interventions, and contributes to individualized care plans. The Restorative (Rehabilitative) Aide works closely with nursing staff to promote patient safety, maintain functional abilities, and support quality care outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care services in a manner that promotes patient comfort, safety, and well-being.
- Assist in restorative nursing and rehabilitative care activities as directed.
- Perform restorative care interventions including ambulation assistance, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, self-feeding support, and related activities within the scope of training.
- Promote and support the highest possible level of patient independence and functional ability.
- Communicate patient status updates and care observations to the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) daily.
- Contribute patient condition information and care needs observations to the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow established procedures for safe lifting, transfers, and patient mobility assistance.
- Assist with the care, maintenance, cleanliness, and functionality of therapy areas and rehabilitation equipment.
- Monitor and record assigned monthly and weekly weight measurements.
- Attend rehabilitation meetings, quality assurance meetings, in-service training programs, and Patient Care Management Systems education sessions.
- Serve as a team leader and role model while supporting abuse prevention requirements and resident safety initiatives.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
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Qualifications:
- Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Benefits/EEO:
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.
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