Restorative Services Aide

Job Description

Job Description

The Citadel of Bourbonnais is seeking a Restorative Services Aide to join their team! The Restorative Services Aide is a CNA who helps patients/residents maximize the resident’s existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of dependence, and minimize the negative effects of disability within the attitude of realistic optimism.  

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Restorative Services Aide with us at a Citadel Center.

Restorative Services Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Restorative Care Nurse to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct restorative care services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. 

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning restorative care. 

• Interprets restorative care policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc. 

• Documents all restorative care notes are informative and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the resident’s response to the care. 

• Provides physical support for patients/resident’s daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring to/from bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.  

• Turns and repositions bedridden patients.  

• Examines patients for open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine. 

• Cleans rooms and bed linens.  

• Checks and records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate under the supervision of a licensed nurse.  

• Answers to patient calls and needs.  

• All other duties, as assigned.  

Restorative Services Aide Skills and Abilities:

• Good collaboration and teamwork skills with the nursing staff. 

• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions.  

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.    

• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.   

Restorative Services Aide Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED. 

• State Certified Nursing Assistant License/Certification.

• Current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment, preferred. Some facilities may require this.   

• 1 year of restorative experience preferred.  

• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices. 

• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.  

• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical Insurance

• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Innovative Training Programs

• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

• Paid Time Off

• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal. 

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! -company/7020324

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.