Restorative Aide - Aquatics

Indiana Fitness Works; Avon (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking a Restorative Nurse Aide at Brooke Knoll Village in Avon, IN. The role involves performing restorative nursing duties, documenting resident responses, and supporting rehabilitation plans under supervision.

Qualified candidates have CNA training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in restorative nursing. Health certification and Covid-19 vaccination (or approved exemption) are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Certified Nursing Assistant course
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prefer some experience in restorative nursing and familiarity with rehabilitation principles
• Must possess health certificate/examination as required by State agencies
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have approved exemption

Responsibilities

• Perform range of motion exercises for upper and lower extremities per plan of care
• Assist residents with ambulation using walker or cane per plan of care
• Assist with transfers of designated residents per plan of care
• Assist with feeding and dining room organization
• Encourage mild geriatric exercises individually or in group settings
• Follow therapists' recommendations to preserve/enhance functional ability
• Assist with applying splints as ordered by physician
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident programs, dates, staff, duration, and responses
• Perform other duties as assigned by Rehab Manager

Skills

Restorative nursing

Mobility assistance

Record keeping

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility

Brooke Knoll Village (Avon, IN)

Purpose

The Restorative Nurse Aide performs restorative nursing duties as directed and documents resident response.

Qualifications

• 1. High School diploma or its equivalent preferred.


• 2. Has successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course.


• 3. Prefer some experience in restorative nursing and familiarity with the general principles of rehabilitation.


• 4. Must possess health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.


• 5. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have a Medical or Religious Exemption approved to be employed by Indiana Fitness Works.

Standards

• 1. Should demonstrate patience, tact in dealing with residents, families, visitors and employees.


• 2. Must display good emotional health and is capable of much standing, stopping, bending and heavy lifting.


• 3. Capable of following instructions.


• 4. Ability to move throughout most of the working day and perform repetitive lifting and movement of residents.


• 5. Ability to communicate orally and in written form.


• 6. Willingness to work with realization that errors may have serious consequences for residents.


• 7. Willingness to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks.


• 8. Ability to work under minimal supervision and to cooperate with other staff.


• 9. Willing to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant if needed.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Responsible for all job duties listed under Certified Nursing Assistant job description if needed. (Please refer to Job Description for Certified Nursing Assistant). In the event of staffing emergencies as determined by the Regional Manager.


• 2. Performs range of motion for upper and lower extremities on designated residents per plan of care.


• 3. Ambulates designated residents with walker or cane (of some type) per plan of care.


• 4. Performs transfers of designated residents per plan of care.


• 5. Assists with feeding/dining room organization.


• 6. Encourages mild geriatric exercises individually or in a group setting.


• 7. Follows recommendations as given by therapists to preserve/enhance residents’ functional ability.


• 8. Participates in ensuring splinting devices are being applied as per physician's order.


• 9. Record keeping/documentation to include: a. Resident’s specific program. b. Dates of services performed. c. Who performed the services. d. Length of services (i.e., specific number of minutes). e. Resident response to services.

Other Job Functions

• 1. Assist with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing and bathing) for designated residents as per plan of care/Restorative Programs.


• 2. Perform other duties as assigned by Rehab Manager.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• 1. Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.


• 2. Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages.

Benefits

• *FULL TIME employees may be eligible for benefits. Waiting period will apply.