Restorative Aide - Full Time

RESTORATIVE AIDE

DEPARTMENT:      Rehabilitation                                      FLSA STATUS:  Nonexempt

SUPERVISOR:          DON/Charge Nurse                           DATE:   April 1, 2013

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the on-site supervision of a licensed nurse, assists in the provision of restorative/rehabilitative care to residents as identified and directed by nursing as part of the care plan.  Completes assigned, routine, non-treatment activities, which are pre-determined for each patient by the restorative therapy program to strengthen muscles, assist with mobility, promote independence, prevent functional declines.  Operates within the guidelines consistent with accepted/legal standards of practice relevant to individual’s level of training/education). 

The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:           

1. Assists patients with exercise (Active Range of Motion/Passive Range of Motion) to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident.
2. Provides residents with routine restorative care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment, care plan and as established by physical or occupational therapist.
3. Documents care on Rehabilitation/Restorative flow sheet.
4. Monitors, assists in and document results of residents’ activities of daily living programs such as dressing, feeding and personal hygiene; maintain restorative therapy notes in residents’ record.
5. Encourages the residents to perform tasks for him/herself as appropriate and as assigned in resident’s plan of care.
6. Notifies Charge Nurse of any problems, referrals or reassessments needed.
7. Ambulates residents as assigned by nursing while utilizing appropriate equipment or devices in a safe manner.
8. Assists residents to apply and remove splints or prostheses as assigned by nursing and the overall plan of care.
9. Observe body alignment of all residents in bed, chairs and wheelchairs, especially those using various positioning devices or contracture padding and perform adjustments/corrections, as necessary;
10. Encourage eye-hand coordination by assisting residents to participate in restorative feeding program.
11. Monitor wheelchair-bound residents to ensure proper use, positioning and fit of leg extenders and footrests;
12. Check and adjust resident urinary drainage bags and catheters to assure correct placement.
13. Reports to the Charge Nurse any adverse conditions experienced by the resident during the provisions of restorative care including, but not limited to, pain.
14. Assist in transfer and transportation of residents as needed;
15. Prepare residents, treatment areas, equipment and supplies for treatment.
16. Monitors use and condition of adaptive equipment (walkers, gait trainers, crutches) and assistive devices. Arranges for repair or replacement of equipment as needed.
17. Assists in maintaining therapy area and equipment in clean, safe, functional condition.
18. Ensure that adequate supplies for treatments are maintained.
19. Arranges/adjusts restorative service schedule according to resident needs for service.
20. Maintain resident confidence and protect facility operations by keeping information confidential.
21. Protect residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and  protocols.
22. Assist the licensed PT, OT, ST or Restorative Nurse in other non-treatment activities.
23. Performs all duties and functions as listed in the Certified Nursing Assistant job description.
24. Attends all required in-services of the facility.
25.  Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

 Risk Exposure Categories:

   X      1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

            2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result

                  in performing a Category 1 task.

___      3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluids.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed.

Inability to meet one or more of these occupational or mental requirements will not

automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.  Upon request for a

reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more

of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it

relates, and the proposed accommodation.

MENTAL/REASONING REQUIREMENTS

__  Reading Simple             X  Writing – Complex    X  Analysis/Comprehension

 X  Reading-Complex         X  Clerical                      X  Judgement/Decision Making

__  Writing – Simple           X   Basic Math Skills

EXPOSURES

 X  Airborne particles        __  Explosives           X  Muscular Strain       X  Temperature

      Caustics                        X  Fumes                  X   Noise                           Toxicants

 X   Chemicals                    __  High places          X  Odors                    __  Vibration

      Electrical Current              Moving Parts            Occupational abuse    Vision strain

                                                                            X  Slippery Floors       __  Weather

WORK AREA AND ENVIRONMENT:

Office, nursing stations, drug room, resident rooms, and all other areas in the facility and on the property; visits to other health-care facilities and offices may be necessary; and attend seminars and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.   Successfully completed state approved 

certified nursing assistant training program.

Experience:  One year experience working as aide in home, geriatric and acute care preferred.

License/Registration:  Possess a current acknowledgment card and/or certificate as a nursing

aide issued by a state agency.

Continuing Education:  As required by state law and regulations 12 hours per year.

Job Knowledge:  Ability to read, write and speak English.   Good verbal and written 

communication skills to understand instructions and complete basic charting functions. Must 

be able to implement specific procedures and programs; coordinate work within department; 

report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; respond to inquiries or request for 

information.  Motor coordination and manual dexterity required.  Adaptability and ability to 

adjust to various residents and unit needs.

Standards:  Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of: Centers for Medicare and

Medicaid Services (CMS); State Health Department; OSHA, Life Safety Codes; Facility

Policies and Procedures

BASIC REQUIRMENTS

1. Residents always come first, and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole.
2. Residents, resident families, co-workers and visitors will be treated with respect, dignity and kindness.
3. Support the mission, vision and values of the facility
4. Employee behavior will consistently be in a manner that demonstrates both employee’s and the company’s commitment to an ethical, honest and above-board approach in all dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and the community.
5. Report to work on time and for scheduled shifts as attendance is required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.