Restorative Aide

 Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goals, the primary purpose of the Restorative Aide is to deliver quality daily routine nursing care to resident’s requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care, as directed by the supervisor.

• Job Duties
• Provide direct nursing care to residents requiring rehabilitative or restorative care as directed by a supervising nurse, in accordance with federal and state regulations as well as facility policies and procedures
• Promptly report any observations and pertinent information regarding resident care and/or condition to the nursing supervisor.
• Document observations and care delivered to residents daily, per standards of practice and facility policy and procedures.
• Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies.
• Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents’ dignity and privacy
• Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines
• Refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Refrain from disclosing resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors

• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
• Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
• Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
• Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Required Education and Experience

§ Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State

§ 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.

§ Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

§ Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude

§ Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)

§ Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Required Skills

§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

§ Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude

§ Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

§ Display attention to detail

§ Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner

§ Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)

§ Exceptional judgment and active foresight

§ Self-motivated and self-directed

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.