Restorative Aide

Ivy Creek Healthcare; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Creek Healthcare in California is seeking a Restorative Aide to perform restorative nursing measures under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.

You will assist residents with ROM, transfers, ADLs, and feeding, while documenting care and following physician orders. CNA certification and SNF experience are preferred; current Restorative Aide coursework or certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Evidence of job stability is required.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform physician's orders: ROM (passive and active).
• Whirlpool and ambulation (not gait training).
• Transfer techniques and positioning/bed mobility.
• Assist with activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, self-feeding).
• Assist with adaptive devices; apply handroll and splints.
• Document routine notes and weekly progress.

Skills

English language (reading, writing, &

Supervision tolerance

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Restorative Aide class or certificate

Job description

Restorative Aide is a nursing assistant designated to perform restorative nursing measures on resident under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.

Restorative Aide QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Evidence of job stability.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to take supervision.
• Possess good health.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.

Restorative Aide GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• Perform the following as per physician's order:
• Range of motion exercises (passive and active).
• Whirlpool.
• Ambulation (not gait training).
• Transfer techniques.
• Positioning and bed mobility.
• Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming).
• Self-feeding and feeding program.
• Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
• Handroll and splint application.
• Report observations of needs of total resident population as they arise.
• Use nursing terminology in documentation.
• Document on RNA sheet on a daily basis what was done and how resident responded.
• Summarize this on weekly progress notes.
• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services and Physical Therapist.
• Participates in resident Plan of Care conference.
• Follow Physician's orders as written.
• Attends in-service classes and meetings as required.
• Other related duties as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.

Job Descriptions Manual

CONSUMER SERVICE

Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.