Restorative Nursing Aide

About Us:

Located in Columbus, Nebraska, Brookestone Acres is designed for seniors needing either short-term rehabilitation or skilled nursing services. At Brookestone Acres, we have a culture of rehabilitation and overall improvement of health. Our residents and patients are served by team members trained to meet the unique and specialized needs of each individual. Our team is dedicated to encouraging and motivating our patients to excel in therapy and regain daily life skills.

Why Apply:

If you've got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, this might be the job for you! The Restorative Nursing Aide has the opportunity to positively affect the lives of people every day! This vital position plays a big role in our day-to-day operations by providing Quality Life for each and every resident.

Professional Qualifications:

Restorative Nursing Aides will certified nursing assistants. They will have the ability to read and write and working knowledge of physical therapy procedures and equipment. Restorative Nursing Aides are willing to participate in educational sessions, inservice training, and demonstrations. Some training may require out-of-town travel..

Physical Requirements:

Restorative Nursing Aides must understand the physical nature of their jobs and realize they need to:

• Lift, push, pull and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds several times each workday.
• Lift twenty-five (25) pounds consistently.
• Be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.
• Be able to push and pull a cart requiring twenty-five (25) pounds of force.
• Bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day.
• See and hear well enough to take blood pressure, chart, read thermometers, etc.
• Remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently uses the Vetter Health Services Mission, Vision and Values to guide everyday decisions and actions.
• Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful and constructive attitude with both residents and staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, active problem solving and a continual desire to improve customer service.
• Provide quality nursing services to meet the physical, psychological, spiritual and restorative care needs of each resident, based upon your licensure and certifications.
• Create and maintain an environment which allows each resident to adjust to their limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual.
• Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your ability to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures when performing day-to-day responsibilities.
• Know, understand and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards.
• Serve as an effective teacher, model, and consultant for other staff.
• Be a reliable and positive member of the facility’s team.
• Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.

Benefits:

At Brookestone Acres we encourage personal growth, support educational opportunities, endorse continual learning and encourage people to stretch beyond their comfort zones. People who bring an inner commitment to excel will find an environment that enables them to do just that.

We offer a great benefit package for Full and Part-time employees. Benefits include:

• Personal and Sick Day Accrual
• Health Care, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Formal Education Assistance Program
• Mileage Assistance Program

Restorative Nursing Aide Pay $17-22, based on experience.

Position is fulltime 6a to 2p, every other weekend/Holiday required.

Mileage Assistance Program- if live further than 15 miles away.