RESTORATIVE CARE AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Picton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Picton, ON is seeking a Part-Time Restorative Care Aide to assist residents in functional restoration programs aimed at improving their daily living activities. Responsibilities include implementing restorative exercises, supporting individual and group activities, and assisting residents with daily tasks. Applicants should have an OT or PTA Certificate or diploma and the ability to meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Experience working with rehabilitation programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement restorative programs as part of resident care teams.
• Assist with group and individual exercises.
• Support residents in activities of daily living.
• Participate in daily charting and updating care plans.

Skills

Physically able for the demands of the position

OT or PTA Certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Location: Picton, ON

Position: Restorative Care Aide, Part-Time

The Restorative Care Aide (RCA) is responsible for the development and implementation of individual and group functional restoration programs based on assessed resident needs or as referred by a physiotherapist. The goal of the restoration program is to assist residents to maintain and improve their functional abilities in order to perform activities of daily living with minimal assistance. The Restorative Care Aide works in cooperation with other healthcare providers and under the guidance of a Physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Implement restorative programs throughout the day as part of resident care teams.
• Group exercises: assist residents to perform directed range of motion and remain weight bearing; support may require crouching, bending, and reaching forward.
• Individual exercises: work one-on-one with residents to facilitate exercise and ROM activities outlined in the restorative care plan; typically standing, may be seated periodically; may complete restorative assessments to evaluate progress and determine applicable activities/exercises.
• Activities of Daily Living: work with residents to perform activities of daily living; assist and support residents to perform activities themselves, including teaching procedural strategies, providing assistive devices, and supporting practice sessions. Activities may include getting out of bed, dental care, self-grooming, getting dressed/undressed, eating and drinking. Work may occur in the resident's room, therapy room, or dining hall.
• Restorative walking program: assist with walking by guiding and supporting residents who may become unstable or fatigued; may stand to the side or behind the resident or stand in front and move a walker while another staff member supports the resident.
• Other Activities: daily charting; update care plans in a timely manner; participate in staff, resident care, and in-service meetings.

Qualifications

• Physically able for the demands of the position.
• OT or PTA Certificate or diploma

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Accommodation

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes applicants with disability-related needs and those who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling an interview.

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