What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Aide position at Glenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Summary/Objective
Assists residents and patients with exercises designed to help patient attain and maintain the use of limbs or body functions according to the plan of care developed by the nursing or rehabilitation departments.
Essential Functions
- Assists patients with transfers and walking.
- Assists patients with range of motion and strength training exercises.
- Communicates and documents service and any condition changes.
- Assists resident / patient with dressing/grooming.
- Assists resident / patient with amputation and prosthesis care.
- Assists with eating and swallowing exercises.
- Applies and monitors splinting.
- Maintains proper documentation of records regarding patient care that is reviewed routinely by DON or nursing designee.
- Assists with exercised to develop patient cognitive and communication skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics required to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is an individual contributor and does not manage/supervise other employees.
Work Environment
This job operates in a healthcare environment. This role is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally/frequently/continuously required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Sensory abilities required by the job include close vision and hearing.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time/part-time position and business days and hours varies. Longer hours, evenings and weekend work will be necessary occasionally.
Travel
This position does not require travel.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent or one to three months related experience and/or training.
- One to three (1-3) years of relevant experience.
- Must complete company restorative modules.
Preferred Education and Experience
Training/Degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Recreation Therapy preferred.