Restorative Aide

Renwick Nursing & Rehab; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking facility dedicated to delivering compassionate and individualized care. As a Restorative Aide, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents through restorative nursing care. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and participating in restorative programs, collaborating with nursing staff to address individual patient needs, and ensuring effective transitions from rehabilitation services. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a team that values compassion and integrity, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(K) Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Daily Pay

"APPRECIATE YOU" PERKS

Qualifications

• Must have Certified Nursing Assistant Certification per state requirements.
• Ability to work every other weekend and cope with emotional stress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement restorative nursing care for all patients.
• Communicate with nursing and rehabilitation staff regarding patient needs.
• Maintain documentation records on all patients in restorative programs.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Wheelchairs

Walkers

Canes

Lifts

Scales

Job description

Certified Restorative Aide

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and knowing that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

We are seeking a dedicated Restorative Aide to coordinate, implement, and provide restorative nursing care for all patients in the facility under the direction of the Nursing department and in conjunction with Rehabilitation, to maximize and maintain the physical functioning and emotional wellness of all the patients.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
• “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on various services and products.

Restorative Aides must have the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification per state requirements.
• Ability to work every other weekend.
• Compliant with the state’s Health Care Worker Background Check requirements with respect to criminal history.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

As a skilled, compassionate Restorative Aide, you will:

• Oversee, direct, and participate in restorative programs initiated for individual patients.
• Communicate on a frequent and ongoing basis with the Director of Nursing and Rehabilitation Nurse concerning goal setting and approaches to individual patient’s needs.
• Assume direct responsibilities for facilitating the transition of each patient from skilled rehab services to the restorative progressive and preventative programs.
• Attend rehab rounds and communicate to appropriate staff the status of all patients with regard to rehab/restorative needs.
• Maintain restorative nursing progress/documentation records on all patients participating in any restorative program.
• Visit with each patient daily and/or as needed to assure that the program is appropriate and productive.
• Train primary care givers in restorative techniques and assist in providing care.
• Monitor all customers with ROM and T&P orders to ensure compliance of the order.
• Instruct and assist primary care givers with the application of splints, braces, prosthetic appliances, and self-help devices to assure proper application and usage.
• Direct and participate in all programs under the restorative umbrella.
• Visit all new admissions to identify restorative needs and communicate those needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in communicating with families concerning patient’s progress in care planning conferences or on a one-on-one basis with the family and the customer.
• Remain familiar and proficient with using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, lifts, scales and other equipment used in the restorative programs and instruct others in their use.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.