Restorative Aide

Homestead Healthcare; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Pay starts with orientation

Job summary

Homestead Healthcare seeks a Restorative Aide to support seniors, splitting time between Allen Park and Dearborn facilities. You will assist residents in the Restorative Program to achieve and maintain optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function.

Responsibilities include leading exercise, documenting progress, coordinating with PT/OT/Speech, and promoting wellness within care plans. Opportunities for advancement and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper body mechanics when assisting residents.
• Awareness of safety procedures to reduce falls.
• Understanding medications that may affect participation in restorative program.

Responsibilities

• Motivate residents to participate in directed exercise programs.
• Plan and lead activities that promote wellness.
• Provide 11 exercise programs benefiting restorative clients.
• Review resident files before participation in restorative program.
• Market the program to families and departments.
• Communicate progress with PT/OT/Speech departments.
• Follow directions from PT/OT/Speech teams.
• Develop and implement small group exercise programs.
• Complete daily assessments and documentation for each client.
• Bill for completed programming at month end.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Restorative care

Exercise program planning

Group exercises

Resident assessment documentation

Communication with PT/OT/Speech

Billing documentation

Job description

Homestead is hiring a Restorative Aide position that will work with seniors and will split their time between facilities in Allen Park and Dearborn.

The Restorative Aide's job is to assist residents who participate in the Restorative Program on achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function. You will promote resident involvement and help the resident reach his or her goals according to the care plan.

Responsibilities

• Motivate resident to participate in directed exercise program determined by Restorative tech, as instructed by PT, OT and/or speech therapy
• Plan and lead activities that promote wellness (spiritually, cognitively, physically, emotionally)
• Provide 11 exercise program that will benefit the restorative client
• Review resident files and draw information that may affect the residents’ ability to participate in restorative program
• Market the program and articulate its process with family, client and appropriate departments and/or companies
• Communicate with PT, OT, and Speech departments regarding progress and concerns
• Follow directives given by PT, OT and Speech
• Develop and implement small group exercise programs for wellness of all residents
• Complete assessment and document on each client on a daily basis when visited by restorative tech
• Bill for the completed programming given at the end of each month
• Any and all additional responsibilities as directed by building manager/restorative supervisor

Knowledge required

• Knowledge of proper body mechanics when working with residents
• Knowledge of safety concerns and procedures for decrease risk of falls when working with residents
• Knowledge of medications that may affect client’s ability to successfully participate in restorative program

Benefits include

• Opportunities for advancement
• Pay starts with orientation
• Paid time off
• Health benefits