Restorative Specialist - LIFE-NWPA

Are you passionate about spending quality time with seniors and providing the care they deserve?

Are you interested in joining a team that truly cares about its employees and values their voice?

Do you aspire for career growth and development opportunities?

If your answer is a resounding "yes" to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

The One Senior Care family of businesses, including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View Pace and Cherry Blossom PACE, work as a team to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent patient care beyond the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans!

Schedule:

Standard operating hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday. Specific work hours will be established through discussions with your supervisor. As a result, flexibility is required, and there may be occasions where weekend work is needed. Approximately 20% of your work will involve home visits.

Hourly Wage:

$16.00 / hr.

Benefits:

• 9 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks and 1 Day of Paid Time Off Accrued from the Date of Hire for Full-Time Employees
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with Up to 5K Matching Annually / Vesting Schedule (Pre-taxable Savings

Job Summary:

The Restorative Specialist (RS) supports the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and therapy department in providing Participant care, focusing on maintaining Participant safety and independence at the highest functional level. They assist with the daily functions and operations of the therapy department, implement individual and group exercise programs, work 1:1 with Participants to improve walking, strength, balance, and activity tolerance, perform delegated restorative exercises, and provide staff and participant training and education. Time will be divided equally between working with Participants in the LIFE center and Participant’s homes. Home visits are directed by the IDT to assist in performing home exercise programs, maintaining a safe, clean-living environment, promoting independence in activities of daily living, setting up and delivering durable medical equipment, and performing home safety checks to be reported back to the IDT.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• In-center exercise programs - Implement individual and group exercise sessions using a variety of weights and exercise equipment

• Delegated restorative exercises – Complete specific tasks for which the aide has been trained by PT/OT and has documented competency in performance. Documented on flow sheet.

• In-home safety checks – Perform home visits as assigned by IDT. Collect information on reported falls. Safety checks after ER, hospital, or SNF discharge. Report findings back to IDT

• In-home restorative program(s) - Assist Participants with home exercise programs. Assist Participants in maintaining maximum functional independence and safety with self-care and home management skills.

• Tracking Durable Medical Equipment (DME) - Work with Central Supply Coordinator to follow up on items ordered and provide updates on received items. Log delivered DME in PaceLogic.

• Staff training - Provide staff education on completing wellness programs, fall prevention, stand-up and full body lifts, body mechanics, and posture. Ongoing reeducation as needed.

• Participant Education - Provide education via multiple venues such as Grand Pad, in-center presentations, newsletter articles, and bulletin boards. Updated monthly or as scheduled.

• Clean and maintain treatment areas - Assist therapists in maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, sanitizing surfaces, replacing linens, etc.

• Apply Heat/Cold Modalities - Per LIFE Policy and Procedure.

• Wellness Form Management - Utilize basic computer skills to update and print wellness forms after being reviewed by the therapist. Distribute updated monthly forms to HCC/PCA supervisor.

• Communication - Staff will immediately communicate all changes or concerns to the Therapist/Supervisor.

• Documentation - Participant interactions are to be documented in electronic medical record /flow sheets as applicable per Medical Records Management Policy

• Transport - Transport equipment or participants in wheelchairs throughout the center to designated areas.

• Temperature Logs - Log the daily temperature of the Hydrocollator and therapy refrigerator/freezer. Send temp logs to QI monthly.

• Participate in Quality Initiative training as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by the Center Manager or other designee.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

• Relates well with people of all ages but has a deep sensitivity and commitment to the elderly.

• Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned tasks.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Able to adapt to different work settings, including Participant homes.

• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must have the cognitive ability to process and perform tasks for Participant safety.

• CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle.

• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of how to implement exercise programs.

• One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or willing to participate in extensive training as needed.

Requirements:

• Requires valid State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening

Physical Requirements:

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.

• Is subject to frequent interruptions.

• Must be constantly alert for Participant’s safety.

• Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting Participants.

Our organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The OSC family of businesses will only hire qualified individuals to work in a federally funded healthcare program. Please note that this excludes anyone convicted of a crime that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the frail senior population that OSC/LIFE-NWPA/MVP/CBP serves. All individuals must disclose any conflicts of interest upon applying for a position and agree to a thorough background check when an employment offer is extended.

This position has full access to Participant, program, and staff records and reports, requiring discretion to protect individuals and the program.