Restorative Aide, Long Term Acute Care

About the Role

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital located in Louisville, Ky. A Restorative Aide provides restorative nursing interventions under the supervision of a licensed nurse to support patients discharged from formal rehabilitation therapy, those not eligible for formal therapy, or those requiring supplemental interventions during custodial care. The goal is to promote independent, safe functioning and enhance physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Restorative nursing services (excluding Continuous Passive Motion) do not require a physician's order.

Responsibilities

• Perform restorative nursing interventions to support patients in reaching maximum functional potential
• Report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising nurse or therapist
• Participate in quality management and safety committee activities
• Assist in collecting quality review data and survey preparation
• Support cost-effective care delivery and interdisciplinary group activities
• Engage in continuing education and professional development
• Demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues
• Adhere to the standards of professional organizations and internal policies
• Contribute to client relations and marketing efforts
• Maintain clinical competency and participate in team meetings
• Support administrative and clinical efficiency initiatives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Six months experience as a Rehab Tech or Restorative Nursing Aide in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Competence with basic computer and technology systems

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Full-time | Days