Restorative Aide

Northcrest Community • Ames, IA

1h

About The Position

The Restorative Aide assists in maintaining and improving residents’ functional abilities, independence, mobility, and quality of life. Working closely with residents, nursing staff, and therapy professionals, the aide supports residents in maintaining their abilities and participating in daily activities, while promoting their independence, dignity, comfort, and overall well-being. The position is part-time, hourly, and part of the Health Services department. It reports to the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Iowa.
• Knowledge of nursing assistant techniques, procedures, and aseptic practices.
• CPR certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with residents, families, and team members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established care plans.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, positioning, and transporting residents.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with restorative therapy programs, including ambulation, transfers, grooming, feeding, and other assigned activities under therapist or assistant supervision.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, and grooming.
• Assist residents with individual and group exercises, including assigned range-of-motion exercises.
• Help residents with mobility, positioning, lifting, transferring, and transportation throughout the community.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition, skin breakdown, pressure areas, and other concerns, and promptly report observations to nursing staff.
• Assist residents with meals, snacks, hydration, and other nutritional needs.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and social programs.
• Maintain accurate resident care documentation and records as instructed.
• Follow established infection control, safety, privacy, and resident care policies.
• Promote a positive environment that supports resident dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, including wage credit for experience and shift differentials.
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation pay
• Sick leave pay
• Premium pay for holidays worked
• Scholarship opportunities
• Longevity pay
• Employee assistance program
• Meals at reduced cost
• Family-friendly work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed