Restorative Wellness Aide

Golden Orchards; Fennville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Health benefits

Pay starts with orientation

Job summary

Golden Orchards seeks a Restorative Aide to support residents in achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function through the Restorative Program. You will promote resident involvement and help residents reach their goals per the care plan.

You will motivate participation in exercise, plan wellness activities, provide 1:1 programs, document progress daily, and coordinate with therapy teams to ensure smooth care delivery, with monthly billing responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Motivate residents 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 1:1 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

Skills

Body mechanics

Fall risk awareness

Medication awareness

Job description

Golden Orchards seeks a Restorative Aide to support residents in achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function through the Restorative Program. You will promote resident involvement and help residents reach their goals per the care plan.

You will motivate participation in exercise, plan wellness activities, provide 1:1 programs, document progress daily, and coordinate with therapy teams to ensure smooth care delivery, with monthly billing responsibilities.