Senior Wellness & Restorative Aide (Full-Time)

Homestead Healthcare; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for advancement

Pay starts with orientation

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Homestead Healthcare is hiring a Restorative Aide to assist residents in the Restorative Program and help them achieve optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function. The role is full-time and splits time between Northville and Livonia facilities, supporting a care plan and resident goals.

You will motivate residents, lead wellness activities, coordinate with PT/OT/Speech, and document progress daily, while ensuring safety and appropriate medication considerations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Body mechanics

Safety procedures

Medications affecting participation

Job description

Homestead Healthcare is hiring a Restorative Aide to assist residents in the Restorative Program and help them achieve optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function. The role is full-time and splits time between Northville and Livonia facilities, supporting a care plan and resident goals.

You will motivate residents, lead wellness activities, coordinate with PT/OT/Speech, and document progress daily, while ensuring safety and appropriate medication considerations.