Restorative Tech

Homestead Healthcare; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Orientation pay

Job summary

Homestead Healthcare in Northville and Livonia seeks a Restorative Aide to support residents in the Restorative Program, helping them achieve and maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial goals per their care plan.

This full-time role requires coordinating with PT, OT, and Speech therapists, leading gentle exercise and wellness activities, documenting progress daily, and communicating with families and departments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting elderly residents in restorative programs.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and safety to reduce falls.
• Ability to document daily progress and coordinate with therapy staff.

Responsibilities

• Motivate residents to participate in directed exercise programs
• Lead activities promoting wellness (spiritual, cognitive, physical, emotional)
• Provide exercises beneficial to restorative clients
• Review resident files to assess participation ability
• Market the program to families, clients and departments
• Communicate with PT, OT and Speech about progress and concerns
• Follow directives from PT, OT and Speech
• Develop and implement small group exercise programs
• Complete daily assessments and documentation for each client
• Bill for completed programming monthly
• Handle additional duties as directed by supervisor/building manager

Skills

Restorative care

Mobility support

Exercise instruction

Fall prevention

Communication

Job description

Homestead is hiring a Restorative Aide position that will work with senior in Northville and Livonia.
This is a full-time position that will split their time between facilities in Livonia and Northville.
The Restorative Aide's job is to assist residents who participate in the Restorative Program on achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function. You will promote resident involvement and help the resident reach his or her goals according to the care plan.

Responsibilities

• Motivate resident to participate in directed exercise program determined by Restorative tech, as instructed by PT, OT and/or speech therapy
• Plan and lead activities that promote wellness (spiritually, cognitively, physically, emotionally)
• Provide 11 exercise program that will benefit the restorative client
• Review resident files and draw information that may affect the residents’ ability to participate in restorative program
• Market the program and articulate its process with family, client and appropriate departments and/or companies
• Communicate with PT, OT, and Speech departments regarding progress and concerns
• Follow directives given by PT, OT and Speech
• Develop and implement small group exercise programs for wellness of all residents
• Complete assessment and document on each client on a daily basis when visited by restorative tech
• Bill for the completed programming given at the end of each month
• Any and all additional responsibilities as directed by building manager/restorative supervisor

Knowledge required

• Knowledge of proper body mechanics when working with residents
• Knowledge of safety concerns and procedures for decrease risk of falls when working with residents
• Knowledge of medications that may affect client’s ability to successfully participate in restorative program

Benefits include

• Opportunities for advancement
• Pay starts with orientation
• Paid time off
• Health benefits