Restorative Aide

Position Summary

The Restorative Aide assists residents in maintaining or improving their highest practicable level of physical functioning, mobility, independence, and activities of daily living. Under the direction of licensed nursing staff and in accordance with individualized restorative nursing programs, the Restorative Aide implements assigned interventions, monitors resident progress, and documents care provided in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.

Pay Range:
- $17.50/hr - $20/hr base rate + shift differentials + weekend bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Over Time Available

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist residents with restorative nursing programs, including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, positioning, transfers, and mobility activities as assigned.

- Support residents in maintaining or improving strength, balance, endurance, flexibility, and functional independence.

- Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, eating, and personal hygiene, as appropriate to the resident's care plan.

- Implement individualized restorative programs according to established care plans and instructions from licensed nursing personnel.

- Encourage residents to participate in activities that promote independence and preserve functional abilities.

- Use appropriate transfer techniques, assistive devices, wheelchairs, walkers, and other adaptive equipment safely.

- Monitor residents' responses to restorative interventions and promptly report changes in condition, pain, weakness, decreased mobility, or other concerns to the licensed nurse.

- Accurately document restorative services provided, resident participation, progress, refusals, and changes in functional status according to facility procedures.

- Communicate with nursing staff, therapy personnel, the MDS Coordinator, and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding resident progress and care needs.

- Maintain resident dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and safety at all times.

- Follow infection prevention, fall prevention, emergency response, and workplace safety procedures.

- Maintain restorative equipment and report damaged or unsafe equipment.

- Participate in resident care conferences, staff meetings, in-service education, and competency assessments as required.

- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of training and facility policy.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred or required according to facility policy and applicable state regulations.

 - Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation, or restorative nursing program preferred.

- Knowledge of basic resident care, mobility assistance, range-of-motion techniques, transfer safety, and activities of daily living.

- Ability to follow written care plans, instructions, and documentation requirements.

- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.

- Compassion, patience, dependability, and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

- Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and mobility using approved techniques and equipment.

- Ability to perform repetitive movements and provide hands-on resident care.

- Ability to lift, push, pull, or support weight within facility guidelines and applicable safe patient-handling procedures.

- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to resident safety concerns.

Compliance and Safety Responsibilities

- Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, facility policies, resident rights, and standards of care.

- Follow the resident's individualized care plan and promptly report concerns to licensed nursing personnel.

- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation.

- Protect confidential resident information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.

- Complete required orientation, annual training, and competency evaluations.

Performance Expectations

The Restorative Aide is expected to:

- Provide consistent, safe, and compassionate restorative care.

- Follow assigned restorative programs as directed.

- Complete documentation accurately and timely.

- Report changes in resident condition promptly.

- Promote resident independence, dignity, and quality of life.

- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.