Wellness & Restorative Aide — Growth & Benefits

Homestead-Health-Care; Northville Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Homestead is hiring a Restorative Aide to support residents in Northville and Livonia. The role is full-time and split between facilities, focusing on helping residents achieve and maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial function according to each care plan.

You will execute restorative activities, work closely with PT/OT and other departments, and document progress daily while communicating effectively with families and staff.

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 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

Job description

Homestead is hiring a Restorative Aide to support residents in Northville and Livonia. The role is full-time and split between facilities, focusing on helping residents achieve and maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial function according to each care plan.

You will execute restorative activities, work closely with PT/OT and other departments, and document progress daily while communicating effectively with families and staff.