Restorative Aide

JOB SUMMARY

The Restorative Aide works in conjunction with the Nursing Assistants to provide rehabilitation and restorative services. Rehabilitative or restorative care refers to nursing interventions that promote the residents ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as possible. This concept actively focuses on achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning. Restorative care included is nursing interventions that assist to promote the residents ability to attain his or her maximum functional potential.

The Restorative Aide works in conjunction with the Nursing Assistants and Nurses to promote rehabilitation and restorative service in Activities of Daily Living (A.D.L.) for the residents in the facility. He/she works in conjunction with the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapist to assure A.D.L. potential is assessed appropriately and needs are met on a daily basis. He/she will assist the other team members to assure the residents are well-groomed and clean, well nourished and assists to meet their psychosocial needs. He/she assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a homelike atmosphere for the resident. He/she communicates with the Licensed Staff and Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing of resident's needs. He/she reports all relevant observations in a timely manner. He/she documents information timely on all pertinent records. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required.

The Restorative Aide is responsible to the MDS Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing.

EDUCATION

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must have and maintain a Certified Nursing Assistant certification and have completed requirements for becoming a Restorative Aide in the desired State of practice. Must continue to maintain background checks in good standing according to the requirements of Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS).

EDUCATION

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must be at least enrolled in a certification program before employment begins and completion of the certification process is preferred prior to employment. Certification process must be completed within state designated deadlines.

Must have and maintain a C.N.A. certification accordingly. Must continue to maintain background checks in good standing according to the requirements of Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS).

QUALIFICATIONS

1.     Has the ability to work with the Nursing Assistants and Licensed Staff of the facility to provide a team work atmosphere. The Restorative Aide must be willing and able to help the Nursing Assistants while having other direct responsibilities.

2.      Has the ability to organize and provide specialty restorative care with assistance of the MDS Coordinator and the Therapists. Has the ability to assist the Nursing Assistants, Licensed Staff and Therapist with the day to day reinforcement of restorative concepts as A.D.L. tasks are actually being done providing a functional meaning to rehabilitation programs.

3.     Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.

4.     Is of good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.

5.     Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.

6.     Is courteous in working with resident, families, and emp