Restorative Aide Jobs

Restorative Aide is a nursing assistant designated to perform restorative nursing measures on resident under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.

Restorative Aide QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to take supervision.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Possess good health.
• Evidence of job stability.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.

Restorative Aide GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• Positioning and bed mobility.
• Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming). o Self-feeding and feeding program.
• Handroll and splint application.
• Report observations of needs of total resident population as they arise.
• Ambulation (not gait training).
• Range of motion exercises (passive and active). o Whirlpool.
• Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
• Perform the following as per physician’s order:
• Use nursing terminology in documentation.
• Transfer techniques.
• Document on RNA sheet on a daily basis what was done and how resident responded.

Summarize this on weekly progress notes.

• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services and Physical

Therapist.

• Attends in-service classes and meetings as required.
• Other related duties as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.
• Follow Physician’s orders as written.
• Participates in resident Plan of Care conference.

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CONSUMER SERVICE

Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.