Restorative Aide
iCare Health Network · Rocky Hill, CT · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Essential Job Functions
- Identify special resident problems and report them to the charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing.
- Carry out resident rounds daily and initiate corrective action as necessary.
- Communicate any findings and action taken to the charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing.
- Provide restorative or rehabilitative care by using the guidelines established by the Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapists.
- Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
- Assist residents in fostering independence through teaching and encouraging Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, and ambulation).
- Report to the Director of Nursing, charge nurse, and restorative nurse the resident’s response to treatment.
- Document specific restorative interventions on appropriate flow sheets.
- Maintain the use of assistive devices, splints, etc., as directed by the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Physician.
- Aid residents in group and/or individual exercise programs using both active and passive range of motion, muscle toning, and ambulation.
- Aid residents in transferring from the bed, chair, wheelchair, and toilet using appropriate equipment (person for assist, gait belts, mechanical lift, grab bars, transfer slings, etc.).
- Aid residents in preventing decubitus ulcers, skin tears, joint contractures, etc., by properly placing position- surveys, pillows, and protective padding when the resident is unable to help him/herself.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes more with assistance.
- Regular movements such as balancing, bending, crouching, fingering, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive movement, standing, and stooping.
Education & Experience Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- A current CT CNA certification is required.
- Must participate in ongoing continuing education.
Required Skills
- Dependable, responsible, and sets a positive example for all other staff.
- Passionate about excellent resident care, compliant processes, and methodologies and willing to continually learn.
- The ability to work both independently and within a team.
- A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset.
- Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
Benefits
- Affordable Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Excellent benefits, growth and advancement opportunities