Restorative Rehab Aide: Therapy & Mobility Support

Generations Healthcare; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Healthcare at Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Rafael, CA, is seeking a Restorative Nurse Aide to join our compassionate team. The role involves providing quality patient care under licensed therapists, with focus on restorative nursing and documentation in patient charts.

The Aide assists with therapies, supports CNAs, and ensures safety and cleanliness in the patient care area.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Must have complete knowledge of medical terminology as applied to Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing issues.
• Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Completion of an on-the-job orientation and training program or demonstrates competency in each of the designated areas.
• Able to move and transfer residents in conjunction with standard treatment and in accordance with orientation and training program.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and performs routine assigned physical and occupational therapy treatments; demonstrating knowledge of treatment goals and precautions in order to assist with or treat patients.
• Provides direct restorative care and delegated therapy tasks.
• Assisting CNAs in positioning, ROM ambulation, ADL, cones / splints / contracture care, ADL specifics, safety device application, appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, and safety device release.
• Follows all safety regulations, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Communicates with facility staff.
• Confers with therapists to establish efficient treatment schedules.
• Transports, transfers and facilitates patient care as directed by therapists.
• Prepares patient equipment and supplies for treatment.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

English communication

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to move/transfer residents

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Generations Healthcare at Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Rafael, CA, is seeking a Restorative Nurse Aide to join our compassionate team. The role involves providing quality patient care under licensed therapists, with focus on restorative nursing and documentation in patient charts.

The Aide assists with therapies, supports CNAs, and ensures safety and cleanliness in the patient care area.