Restorative Aide CNA

About the role

At MediLodge of Rogers City, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. Our team is committed to fostering a positive work environment where employees can grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Initiates rehabilitation/restorative nursing interventions when a resident is discharged from formalized physical, occupational, or speech rehabilitation therapy, or is admitted to the center with restorative needs, but is not a candidate for formalized rehabilitation therapy, or when a restorative need arises during the course of a custodial stay.
• Performs rehabilitation/restorative nursing interventions that assist or promote the resident’s ability to attain his or her maximum functional potential, including Range of Motion (Passive), Range of Motion (Active), Splint or Brace Assistance, Training and Skill Practice (Bed mobility, transfer, walking, dressing or grooming, eating or swallowing, amputation/prosthesis care, communication), Continuous Passive Motion (CMP).
• Documents measurable objectives and interventions in the care plan and in the clinical record.
• Promotes resident’s ability to adapt to and adjust to living as independently as possible.
• Instructs the resident in self-care activities according to the resident’s abilities.
• Instructs the resident in the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility, dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing.
• Provides range of motion, proper turning and positioning in bed and chair.
• Instructs the resident on the care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Incorporates training and skill practice activities which include repetition, physical or verbal cueing and task segmentation.
• Reports observations and other pertinent nursing rehabilitation/restorative care information to nursing supervisor.
• Documents objective information related to the provision and resident response to nursing rehabilitation/restorative care in accordance with existing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Participates in the ongoing review and development of the nursing rehabilitation/restorative care and interventions.
• Participates in the identification of staff and resident educational needs related to nursing rehabilitation/restorative care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Licenses/Certification: Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.

Skills

• Effective communication skills with residents, their family members, and facility staff.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: An Eighty-Fifty Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

Flexible pay options available.

Schedule

Details on shift schedules will be provided upon hire.