Restorative Aide

POSITION PURPOSE:

Work with the clinical Interdisciplinary team to provide restorative nursing services under the direction of a licensed nurse and/or therapist with the goal of assisting residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable level of physical and functional well-being.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Responsible for carrying out individual restorative programs designed by a licensed nurse and/or therapist.

• Communicates observations of resident participation and response to restorative activities.

• Document restorative activities per facility policy.

• Assist residents with restorative activities that include, but may not be limited to, ambulation/transfers, dressing/grooming, range of motion activities, contracture support/splinting, dining, toileting.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

A State Registered Nurse Aide that has successfully completed required restorative nursing competencies. Maintain current/active SRNA status and required annual training and competencies.