Restorative Aide

divh2Restorative Aide/h2pWe are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Restorative Aide to join our team at 60 West in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. As a Restorative Aide, you will work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff to assist residents with mobility, activities of daily living, and therapeutic exercises designed to restore physical functioning and enhance quality of life./ppEssential Job Functions:/pulliIdentify special resident problems and report them to the charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing./liliConduct resident rounds daily and initiate corrective action as necessary. Communicate any findings and action taken to the charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing./liliProvide restorative or rehabilitative care by using the guidelines established by the Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapists./liliIdentify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action./liliAssist residents in fostering independence through teaching and encouraging Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, and ambulation)./liliReport to the Director of Nursing, charge nurse, and restorative nurse the residents response to treatment./liliDocument specific restorative interventions on appropriate flow sheets./liliMonitor the use of assistive devices, splints, etc., as directed by the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Physician./liliAssist residents in group and/or individual exercise programs using both active and passive range of motion, muscle toning, and ambulation./liliAssist residents in transferring from the bed, chair, wheelchair, and toilet using appropriate equipment (person for assist, gait belts, mechanical lift, grab bars, transfer slings, etc.)/liliAssist residents in preventing decubitus ulcers, skin tears, joint contractures, etc., by properly placing position- surveys, pillows, and protective padding when the resident is unable to help him/her-self./li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/pp Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes more with assistance. An individual in this position will be expected to use, assist, and demonstrate devices for handling or lifting residents./pp Regular movements such as balancing, bending, crouching, fingering, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive movement, standing, and stooping./ppEducation Experience Requirements:/pp High school diploma or GED preferred./pp Current CT CNA Certification./pp Must also participate in on-going continuing education./ppRequired Skills:/pp Consistently demonstrate dependability, responsibility, and set a positive example for all other staff./pp Passionate about excellent resident care, compliant processes, and methodologies and a willingness to continually learn./pp The ability to work both independently and within a team./pp A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset./pp Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task./ppWhen you provide us with the above, we provide you with:/pulliAffordable Health Insurance/lili401(k)/liliExcellent benefits, growth and advancement opportunities./liliSo much more!/li/ul/div