Restorative Aide

Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Restorative Aide to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Able to explain and demonstrate fire/emergency procedures and must participate in any emergency or drill activities.
• Properly use and maintain facility equipment, reporting/taking out of service any equipment with breakage or needed repairs.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Organize, maintain, and supervise progressive feeding group.
• Communicate both in writing and orally with staff, residents, and family members.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Provide exercise and strengthening programs as outlined in the individualized resident restorative plan.
• Provide routine therapy services under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Coordinate and provide individual assistance with restorative activities of daily living.
• Facilitate increased percentage of resident intake within eating group time frames.
• Maintain the restorative room in a neat orderly manner.
• Document resident's mental, emotional, and physical status.
• Encourage residents to reach set goals aimed at attaining their highest level of independent functions.
• Maintain and promote a positive and professional attitude.
• Teach and assist with use of mobility support or safety devices.
• Provide individual restorative care, including range of motion (ROM) exercises and group exercise classes.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Requirements:

• Most hold an active CNA certification in the practicing state and be in good standing.
• Must achieve 12 hours of in-service education annually as required by federal regulations (as well as state requirements, if exceeds federal).
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Must possess a minimum of a GED or Diploma.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.
• Possess a special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and be able to follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Meet all health requirements, as required by law.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn company documentation software.
• Demonstrate understanding of State and Federal rules and regulations that govern the practices within the facility.
• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to Charge Nurses, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.