Restorative Aide

Solutions Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

46d•Onsite

About The Position

In keeping with our organization’s goals, the primary purpose of the Restorative Aide is to deliver quality daily routine nursing care to resident’s requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care, as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State
2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Display attention to detail
Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner
Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
Exceptional judgment and active foresight
Self-motivated and self-directed

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents requiring rehabilitative or restorative care as directed by a supervising nurse, in accordance with federal and state regulations as well as facility policies and procedures
Promptly report any observations and pertinent information regarding resident care and/or condition to the nursing supervisor.
Document observations and care delivered to residents daily, per standards of practice and facility policy and procedures.
Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies.
Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents’ dignity and privacy
Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator
Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines
Refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Refrain from disclosing resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures