Restorative Aide

Heritage•Brentwood, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage has a great Restorative Aide Opportunity at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. This role is responsible for performing designated routine tasks related to the operation of restorative service and is responsible for weekly and monthly weights of residents. HealthPro Heritage is a therapist-led, diverse organization providing clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. We offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth.

Requirements

MUST BE EITHER 1) CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) or 2) LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT (LNA). 3) LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) 4) CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA); 5) PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)
Some knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech language pathology.
Considerable knowledge of the possible hazards of residents during treatment, precautions to be observed in lifting and moving residents, and if necessary, precautionary, and remedial measures.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Must have good health and physical stamina, will be required to stop, push, pull, lift, and carry when moving residents and equipment.
Must demonstrate emotional stability.
Will need to cope with residents’ demands.
Will need to deal with mood changes in residents.
Must be able to accept supervision.
Must be able to maintain resident information as confidential material.
Must be willing to work with the realization that errors may have serious consequences for the resident.
Must have completed the necessary requirements as a Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant or Activities Personnel or Therapy Assistant.
Completion of an on-the-job restorative aide orientation program.

Responsibilities

Performs designated routine tasks related to the operation of restorative service.
Responsible for weekly and monthly weights of residents.
Follows through with treatments as designated by the Licensed Nurse and/or Therapist.
Completes all paperwork daily and monthly required for resident care.
Completes and records all resident weights on a weekly or monthly basis, as well as all new admissions.
Maintains stock of equipment and maintains a safe, neat, and efficient working environment.
Attends meetings and in-services as directed by facility, i.e. Restorative Rehab Meetings.