Restorative Aide - Renwick Nursing and Rehab

Restorative Aide

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest started of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

We are seeking a dedicated Restorative Aide to coordinate, implement, and provide restorative nursing care for all patients in the facility under the direction of the Nursing department and in conjunction with Rehabilitation, to maximize and maintain the physical functioning and emotional wellness of all the patients. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:

• Health insurance  
• Dental and vision insurance  
• 401(K) Program  
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
•  “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!

Restorative Aides must have the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification per state requirements.
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Compliant with the state’s Health Care Worker Background Check requirements with respect to criminal history

·       Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

·       Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.

·       Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

·       Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and hostile people within the facility.

·       Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

As a skilled, compassionate Restorative Aide, you will:

·       Oversees, directs, and participates in restorative programs initiated for individual patients.

·       Communicates on a frequent and ongoing basis with the Director of Nursing and Rehabilitation Nurse concerning goal setting and approaches to individual patient’s needs.

·       Assumes direct responsibilities for facilitating the transition of each patient from skilled rehab services to the restorative progressive and preventative programs.

·       Attends rehab rounds and communicates to appropriate staff the status of all patients with regard to rehab/restorative needs.

·       Maintains restorative nursing progress/documentation records on all patients participating in any restorative program.

·       Visits with each patient daily and/or as needed to assure that the program is appropriate and productive.

·       Trains primary care givers in restorative techniques and assists in providing care.

·       Monitors all customers with ROM and T&P orders to ensure compliance of the order.

·       Instructs and assists primary care givers with the application of splints, braces, prosthetic appliances, and self-help devices to assure proper application and usage.

·       Directs and participates in all programs under the restorative umbrella.

·       Visits all new admissions to identify restorative needs and communicates those needs to appropriate personnel.

·       Assists in communicating with families concerning patient’s progress in care planning conferences or on a one-on-one basis with the family and the customer.

·       Remains familiar and proficient with using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, lifts, scales and other equipment used in the restorative programs and is able to instructs others in their use.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.