Restorative Specialist
Brookdale
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Job summary
Brookdale in Englewood, Colorado, seeks a dedicated CNA to provide restorative care, assist residents with activities of daily living, and support the health care team. Responsibilities include following care plans, ensuring patient safety during transfers, and documenting progress accurately.
The role requires a CNA license, 12 months of restorative experience, and a commitment to privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant license and 12 months of restorative care experience required.
Responsibilities
- Perform restorative care services to maximize residents' abilities and independence.
- Assist residents in ambulatory activities with equipment and safe transfers.
- Support daily living activities and provide emotional and social support.
- Maintain treatment records and progress notes; report to administrator as needed.
- Follow care plans for active and passive range of motion.
- Attend workshops to stay updated on health care practices.
Skills
Education
Job description
Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Under the supervision of a restorative nurse or therapist, performs restorative care services that maximize the resident’s existing abilities, emphasize independence, and minimize the negative effects of disability.
- Performs resident related restorative care services as determined by the Director, Clinical Services or Physical Therapy and in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern senior care facilities.
- Assists patients in becoming ambulatory with appropriate equipment and in a safe manner. Removes splints or prostheses in transferring the patient from one location to another. Encourages patients to help themselves whenever possible. Provides the patient with good body alignment and positioning when in wheelchairs or on walkers.
- Follows designated patient care plans in helping patients with active range of motion (AROM) and passive range of motion (PROM) as assigned.
- Monitors and reports daily activities of patients to include evaluating and documenting patient progress.
- Assists licensed nursing staff and other members of the health care team in providing activities of daily living, gives emotional and social support and performs numerous tasks for the comfort and welfare of the resident.
- Maintains treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required. Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning restorative care services.
- Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
- May be required to interpret restorative care policies and procedures for personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.
- Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant license and a minimum of 12 months relevant experience in restorative care are required.
Successful completion of State C.N.A. course. CPR certification may be required.
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Ability to follow facility policies. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.
- Standing
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Walking
- Sitting
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Reach with hands and arms
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
- Talk or hear
- Exposure to latex
- Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
- Requires Travel: Occasionally
- Vision
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:
- Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
- Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
- Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
- Industry leader in clinical care.
- Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
- Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
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