What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Aide position at OPCO Skilled Management?
POSITION DESCRIPTION:A nursing assistant designated to perform restorative nursing measures on resident under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Evidence of job stability.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to take supervision.
• Possess good health.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.
GENERAL
• Perform the following as per physician’s order:
• Range of motion exercises (passive and active).
• Whirlpool.
• Ambulation (not gait training).
• Transfer techniques.
• Positioning and bed mobility.
• Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming).
• Self-feeding and feeding program.
• Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
• Handroll and splint application.
• Report observations of needs of total resident population as they arise.
• Use nursing terminology in documentation.
• Document on RNA sheet on a daily basis what was done and how resident responded. Summarize this on weekly progress notes.
• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services and Physical Therapist.
• Participates in resident Plan of Care conference.
• Follow Physician’s orders as written.
• Attends in-service classes and meetings as required.
• Other related duties as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.
Salary : $21,900 - $27,700
