Restorative Aide — Mobility & Independence Champion

Indiana Fitness Works; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Overtime available

Weekend bonus

Job summary

Indiana Fitness Works in Columbus, IN is seeking a Restorative Aide to help residents maintain or improve mobility, independence, and daily living activities under licensed staff. You will implement restorative programs, document progress, and collaborate with nurses and therapists.

CNA certification is preferred, as is prior experience in long-term care. The role is on-site with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA certification preferred or required according to facility policy and applicable state regulations.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation, or restorative nursing program preferred.
• Knowledge of basic resident care, mobility assistance, ROM techniques, transfer safety, and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with restorative programs, including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, positioning, transfers, and mobility activities as assigned.
• Support residents in maintaining or improving strength, balance, endurance, flexibility, and functional independence.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, eating, and personal hygiene, as appropriate to the resident's care plan.
• Implement individualized restorative programs according to established care plans and instructions from licensed nursing personnel.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that promote independence and preserve functional abilities.
• Use appropriate transfer techniques, assistive devices, wheelchairs, walkers, and other adaptive equipment safely.
• Monitor residents' responses to restorative interventions and promptly report changes in condition, pain, weakness, decreased mobility, or other concerns to the licensed nurse.
• Accurately document restorative services provided, resident participation, progress, refusals, and changes in functional status according to facility procedures.
• Communicate with nursing staff, therapy personnel, the MDS Coordinator, and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding resident progress and care needs.
• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and safety at all times.
• Follow infection prevention, fall prevention, emergency response, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain restorative equipment and report damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Participate in resident care conferences, staff meetings, in-service education, and competency assessments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of training and facility policy.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Indiana Fitness Works in Columbus, IN is seeking a Restorative Aide to help residents maintain or improve mobility, independence, and daily living activities under licensed staff. You will implement restorative programs, document progress, and collaborate with nurses and therapists.

CNA certification is preferred, as is prior experience in long-term care. The role is on-site with competitive hourly pay and benefits.