Restorative Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The Restorative Aide provides each of his/her assigned residents with restorative nursing care and services in  accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan. 

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be  required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures. 

Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures. 

Report witnessed allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator. 

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect. 

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information. 

Report to work on time and as scheduled. 

Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner. 

Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information. 

Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical. Completes daily, weekly and monthly documentation in accordance with restorative program guidelines with oversight by direct  supervisor. 

Work closely with therapists to establish restorative nursing goals and interventions for the resident’s care plan. Monitor equipment and supplies utilized for the programs to ensure availability and that equipment and supplies are in good,  working order. 

Maintain a current list of restorative programs on each unit. 

Provide care in accordance with the restorative aide assignment sheet.  

Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks. 

Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately  maintained to meet the needs of the residents. 

Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed. 

Weigh and measure residents as instructed. 

Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears. 

Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises. Record data as instructed. 

Assist residents in restorative dining program on a daily basis with breakfast and lunch. 

Take and record vital signs when needed.  

Release physically restrained residents at least every two hours and exercise for ten or more minutes.  Assist residents in progressive bathing, dressing and grooming activities.  

Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties. 

Follow established isolation precautions and procedures. 

Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident’s daily care routine have been made on the care plan. Ensure that your notes reflect that the care plan is being followed. 

Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements 

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other  job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility. 

• Regular worksite attendance. 

• Must have a valid CNA certification that is in good standing with the State. 

• Must have basic computer skills. 

• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in  Company’s Motor Vehicles policy. 

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. 

• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. 

• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.

• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist  residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine  performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a  requirement of the job.  

• Primary Physical Requirements:  

• Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly 

• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Constantly 

• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Frequently 

• Lift over 50 lbs: Frequently 

• Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly 

• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally 

• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally 

• Carry over 50 lbs: Occasionally 

• Reach above should height: Frequently 

• Reach at shoulder height: Constantly 

• Reach below shoulder height: Constantly 

• Push/Pull: Constantly 

• Hand Manipulation:  

• Grasping: Constantly 

• Handling: Constantly 

• Torquing: Frequently 

• Fingering: Frequently 

• Other Physical Considerations 

• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing is required. 

• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games. 

• Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinations. 

• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the  Community. 

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the  requirements of this position can be fully met.