Restorative Aide

SupportFinity™; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for advancement

Pay starts with orientation

Paid time off

Job summary

Homestead is seeking an experienced Restorative Aide to support residents in a senior living facility. The role focuses on helping residents achieve and maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial function through a structured restorative program.

Responsibilities include leading exercise sessions, documenting progress, coordinating with PT/OT/Speech teams, and communicating with families. CNA licensure is highly recommended, with opportunities for advancement and benefits offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Motivate residents to participate in directed exercise programs.
• Plan and lead wellness activities for residents (spiritual, cognitive, physical, emotional).
• Provide and document restorative exercise sessions daily.
• Review resident files to assess participation capability.
• Market the program and communicate with families and staff.
• Coordinate with PT/OT/Speech regarding progress.
• Develop small group exercise programs for wellness.
• Bill for programming at month end.
• Perform any additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Body mechanics

Falls prevention

Medication awareness

Education

CNA license

Job description

Homestead manages a senior living facility in Utica and is hiring an experienced Restorative Aide to work with our seniors.

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. Experience caring for seniors and having obtained a CNA license is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Motivate resident to participate in directed exercise program determined by Restorative tech, as instructed by PT, OT, and/or speech
• 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, 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