Restorative Aide

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Brentwood, NH

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Restorative Aide at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The position performs routine tasks related to restorative services and is responsible for residents’ weekly and monthly weights. Candidates must qualify in one of the listed disciplines: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). Pay depends on discipline and years of experience. The role requires following designated treatments, completing resident-care documentation, recording weights, maintaining equipment and supplies, and attending meetings and in-services. The aide must work tactfully with residents, follow instructions, protect confidential information, accept supervision, and exercise care to avoid risks during treatment and resident handling. The position requires physical stamina for moving residents and equipment and emotional stability to manage residents’ needs and mood changes. Completion of an on-the-job restorative aide orientation program is required.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
Some knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech-language pathology.
Knowledge of potential resident hazards during treatment and precautions for lifting and moving residents, including precautionary and remedial measures when necessary.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Good health and physical stamina; must be able to stop, push, pull, lift, and carry while moving residents and equipment.
Emotional stability to cope with resident demands and mood changes.
Ability to accept supervision.
Ability to maintain resident information as confidential material.
Willingness to work with awareness that errors may have serious consequences for residents.
Completion of an on-the-job restorative aide orientation program.

Responsibilities

Follow through with treatments designated by the Licensed Nurse and/or Therapist.
Complete daily and monthly paperwork required for resident care.
Complete and record resident weights weekly or monthly, as well as weights for new admissions.
Maintain stock and equipment and keep the working environment safe, neat, and efficient.
Attend meetings and in-services as directed by the facility, including Restorative Rehab Meetings.