The Restorative Nurse Aide/Rehab Tech is responsible for assisting in the development, and implementation of the restorative nursing program for the facility. The restorative nursing staff are the liaisons between formalized therapy and nursing. The restorative aide will be responsible for providing direct care while utilizing techniques within the established program that aim to maintain or improve patients’ eating/swallowing, self-care, and mobility independence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the Restorative Nurse and participates in the development, organization and implementation of restorative nursing programs for patients.
- Works closely with the therapy department. Sees that specific recommendations, when discharged from therapy are carried through. Involved in group and individual therapy treatments
- Assist patients in the dining room and take patient’s weight as needed
- Assist the therapy department with needs such as:
- helping patients to/from therapy gym
- providing equipment to therapists for use
- patients and therapists in exercise routines
- Manage temperature logs including refrigerator, freezer, hydrocullator
- File paperwork and provide papers to be scanned in to medical records
- Complete laundry for therapy gym needs
- Clean all exercise equipment and durable medical equipment
- Provide medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, and commodes to patient rooms and therapy gym as needed
- Communicate with patients and all staff
- Other duties as needed by the restorative nursing and therapy departments
QUALIFICATONS:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations while maintaining compassion
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept
- Must be self-motivated and have excellent follow-through
- Have the ability to multi task and keep a calm demeanor even in chaotic situations
- Be a champion of positivity and high morale
- Ability to read and write English
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a current, unrestricted CNA license
- Must have experience with restorative and rehabilitation services
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Good standing in the state registry is required
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a CNA in the applicable state
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee is required to hear, speak, sit, stand, and walk daily. The position is located in healthcare facility environment. Employee may lift up to 40 pounds and transfer 100 plus pounds. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- Current, unrestricted CNA license
- Experience with restorative and rehabilitation services
- Current, unencumbered, active CNA license in the applicable state
- Good standing in the state CNA registry
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to hear, speak, sit, stand, and walk daily
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and transfer patients weighing over 100 pounds
- Good general health and emotional stability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain compassion during difficult conversations
- Teamwork and supportive team participation
- Self-motivation and excellent follow-through
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in chaotic situations
What We Do
The Center at Foresight is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Grand Junction, CO. It specializes in short-term and long-term care, offering comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients recover from illness or injury. The facility is dedicated to helping patients achieve their highest functional level and independence within a warm, resort-like community environment.
