Restorative aide

SAK Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SAK Management is seeking a compassionate Restorative Aide in Chicago to assist patients with mobility exercises, monitor progress, and support independence.

You will work in a rehabilitation setting, coordinating with the healthcare team, preparing treatment areas, and educating patients and families about home exercises and recovery steps. A CNA certification and CPR/First Aid are required, with a focus on safe patient handling and empathetic care.

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation or therapy settings.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic patient care techniques.
• Familiarity with patient care documentation processes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a nursing assistant or related certification program.
• Ability to lift and transport patients safely.
• Basic knowledge of restorative techniques and equipment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• CNA certification

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with exercises and activities to improve mobility and strength.
• Monitor and record patients' progress and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Prepare and clean therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Support patients in performing daily tasks to restore independence.
• Transport patients to various therapy sessions within the facility.
• Educate patients and families on the recovery process and home exercises.
• Help with developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients throughout their recovery journey.

Skills

Experience in rehabilitation ortherapy

CPR and First Aid certification

Interpersonal and communication skills

Basic patient care techniques

Patient care documentation

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of nursing assistant cert.

Lift and transport patients safely

Restorative techniques and equipment

Compassionate, patient-centered care

CNA certification

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of nursing assistant certification program

Job description

Restorative Aide Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist patients with exercises and activities to improve mobility and strength.

• Monitor and record patients' progress and report changes to the healthcare team.

• Prepare and clean therapy equipment and treatment areas.

• Support patients in performing daily tasks to restore independence.

• Transport patients to various therapy sessions within the facility.

• Educate patients and families on the recovery process and home exercises.

• Help with developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.

• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients throughout their recovery journey.

Restorative Aide Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in rehabilitation or therapy settings.

• Certification in CPR and First Aid.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in basic patient care techniques.

• Familiarity with patient care documentation processes.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of a nursing assistant or related certification program.

• Ability to lift and transport patients safely.

• Basic knowledge of restorative techniques and equipment.

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

• CNA certification