Restorative Aide (RA) (24080)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Denison, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restorative Aide (RA) position is responsible for assisting in the provision of restorative and/or rehabilitative care to patients, as well as assisting in regular patient care as directed. This role is crucial in promoting and supporting the greatest possible degree of independence for patients. The RA will work within the Skilled Nursing at Beacon Hill facility in Denison, TX.

Requirements

State certification as a Nursing Assistant is mandatory.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Nice To Haves

Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
Assist in the provision of restorative or rehabilitative care.
Perform restorative nursing tasks such as ambulation, range of motion, positioning, self-feeding, etc., within the scope of individuals' training.
Promote and support the greatest possible degree of independence for patients.
Advise Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) of Patient's status daily.
Contribute knowledge of Patient's conditions/needs to patient care plans.
Assist in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure.
Observe and report on Patients' conditions and document observations as required.
Promote safe and clean environment.
Comply with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of patients per established policies and procedures.
Assist in care and maintenance of therapy area and equipment.
Assure that equipment is clean and functional.
Attend in-service training programs.
Attend monthly Quality Assurance Meetings.
Responsible for monthly and weekly weights.
Attend weekly rehab meetings.
Function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
Review Cantex Continuing Care Network Policy and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and know the employees responsibility to enforce it.
Attend weekly in-services, understand, and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.
Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.