Restorative Aide CNA

Restorative Aide – Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

This role is a vital part of our healthcare team, dedicated to supporting patients as they work toward reaching their highest level of functionality. It is designed for individuals passionate about enhancing the quality of life for our residents and committed to helping them achieve greater independence and well-being.

Facility: MediLodge of GTC

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• The American Health Care Association recognizes MediLodge of GTC as a 2024 Bronze Award recipient!
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer a Three Dollar and Forty Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary: 
The Restorative Aide provides rehabilitation/restorative nursing interventions which promote the resident’s ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as is possible. This concept actively focuses on achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning.     Qualifications: Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Licenses/Certification: 

• Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry.

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred. 

Job Functions:

• Under the supervision of the licensed nurse, initiates rehabilitation/restorative nursing interventions when:
• A resident is discharged from formalized physical, occupational, or speech rehabilitation therapy, or
• A resident is admitted to the center with restorative needs, but is not a candidate for formalized rehabilitation therapy, or
• A restorative need arises during the course of a custodial stay.
• Performs rehabilitation/restorative nursing interventions that assist or promote the resident’s ability to attain his or her maximum functional potential:
• Range of Motion (Passive)
• Range of Motion (Active)
• Splint or Brace Assistance
• Training and Skill Practice; Bed mobility, transfer, walking, dressing or grooming, eating or swallowing, amputation/prosthesis care, communication, Continuous Passive Motion (CMP)
• Documents measurable objectives and interventions in the care plan and in the clinical record.
• Promotes resident’s ability to adapt to and adjust to living as independently as possible.
• Instructs the resident in self-care activities according to the resident’s abilities.
• Instructs the resident in the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility, dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing.
• Provides range of motion, proper turning and positioning in bed and chair.
• Instructs the resident on the care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
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