Restorative Aide

Sweetwater Care; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Post-Acute is seeking a dependable and compassionate Restorative Aide to support residents in maintaining or improving their highest level of physical functioning, mobility, and independence. Schedule: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

You will carry out restorative nursing programs, assist with walking, transfers, ROM exercises, and dining, and document services while communicating with the inter-disciplinary team to ensure dignity, safety, and quality of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Dependable, patient, compassionate, and committed to quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out restorative nursing programs according to each resident’s care plan.
• Assist residents with walking, transfers, positioning, ROM exercises, dining, and other activities.
• Encourage residents to participate and reach their highest practical level of independence.
• Use proper transfer techniques and mobility equipment.
• Observe residents for changes and report concerns to licensed staff.
• Document restorative services and participation accurately.
• Communicate with nursing, therapy, and other team members.
• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Follow infection-control practices and facility policies.
• Attend required education and complete restorative training.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

RESTORATIVE AIDE

Riverstone Post-Acute is seeking a dependable and compassionate Restorative Aide to support residents in maintaining or improving their highest level of physical functioning, mobility, and independence.

Schedule

10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out restorative nursing programs according to each resident’s care plan.

• Assist residents with walking, transfers, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, dining, and other restorative activities.

• Encourage residents to participate and reach their highest practical level of independence.

• Use proper transfer techniques and assigned mobility equipment.

• Observe residents for changes in condition, ability, pain, or tolerance and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse.

• Accurately document restorative services and resident participation.

• Communicate effectively with nursing, therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality.

• Follow infection-control practices, facility policies, and safety procedures.

• Attend required education and complete restorative training as needed.

• Perform other resident-care duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Willing and able to complete restorative training as needed.

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.

• Ability to follow care plans and instructions from licensed nursing and therapy staff.

• Dependable, patient, compassionate, and committed to quality resident care.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, repositioning, and assisting residents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, restorative nursing, or a related healthcare setting.

• Prior experience assisting residents with mobility, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, or activities of daily living.

Riverstone Post-Acute is an equal opportunity employer. We value teamwork, compassion, professionalism, and resident-centered care.