Restorative Nursing Aide: Elevate ADL Independence

OPCO Skilled Management; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Healthcare and Rehab in Texas is seeking a Restorative Aide to support rehabilitative services ordered by licensed staff. You will work to restore and maintain residents’ ADL function through guided retraining and structured care plans.

The role includes restorative nursing tasks, mobility assistance, meal support, observation and documentation, and collaboration with therapists and nursing staff. A positive, resident-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in the state of practice, required.
• Successful completion of state approved Restorative Nurse Assistant Training Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing.
• Prior experience as Restorative Nursing Assistant in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state).

Responsibilities

• Provides restorative nursing tasks such as ambulation, range of motion, positioning, self-feeding, etc., within the scope of training.
• Assists residents with eating, bowel and bladder training, including incontinence, encouraging independence.
• Observes and reports on residents' conditions and documents observations.
• Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents to ensure safety.
• Participates in meal service, ensures proper seating, utensils, and feeding assistance as needed.
• Checks residents regularly, answers call lights, and reports issues to the supervisor.
• Maintains resident stability by checking vital signs, weight, and intake/output.
• Delivers hydration and comfort, transports residents, and documents activities.
• Keeps resident information confidential and follows care plans and shift changes.

Job description

Cypress Healthcare and Rehab in Texas is seeking a Restorative Aide to support rehabilitative services ordered by licensed staff. You will work to restore and maintain residents’ ADL function through guided retraining and structured care plans.

The role includes restorative nursing tasks, mobility assistance, meal support, observation and documentation, and collaboration with therapists and nursing staff. A positive, resident-centered approach is essential.