Restorative Aide

Lifepoint Health Careers; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Restorative Aide to join our hospital team. This role involves providing restorative nursing interventions under licensed supervision to support patients in rehabilitation and custodial care settings.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and at least six months of related experience. The position emphasizes patient well-being, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within a hospital environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide restorative nursing interventions under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Support patients discharged from rehabilitation or requiring supplemental interventions.
• Promote independent, safe functioning and overall well-being.
• Participate in quality management and safety activities.
• Assist in collecting quality review data and survey preparation.
• Support cost-effective care delivery and interdisciplinary activities.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development.
• Demonstrate professional behavior with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Adhere to professional standards and internal policies.
• Contribute to client relations and marketing efforts.
• Maintain clinical competency and participate in team meetings.
• Support administrative and clinical efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Restorative Aide

Job Type: Full time

Your experience matters!

At Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

As a Restorative Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 and requirements:

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

About us

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. "Lifepoint Rehabilitation" is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.