Restorative Aide-Days /Evenings

Responsibilities

• Receives specific restorative nursing assignments from Restorative Nurse, or designee, or a discharging therapist. Performs duties as assigned.
• Performs restorative nursing services in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures. These services may include activities related to range of motion, splint/brace assistance, bed mobility, transfers/walking, dressing/grooming, eating/swallowing, amputation/prosthesis care, and communication.
• Performs tasks to individual residents or as part of small group classes.
• Cooks and serves meals at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and aids as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with tracking the condition of splints/braces of residents who require them. Reports lost or broken splints/braces to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified restorative nursing task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor
• Attends care-plan meetings of assigned residents as able.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Accepts certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Performs certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
• Always follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.
• Completed training in restorative nursing services or complete training within 90 days of hire or promotion to the position.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.
• Completed training in restorative nursing services or complete training within 90 days of hire or promotion to the position.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Bonus opportunities & recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement