Aperion Care
SUMMARY
The Restorative Aide is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and providing restorative nursing care for all patients in the facility under the direction of the Nursing department and in conjunction with Rehabilitation, to maximize and maintain the physical functioning and emotional wellness of all patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees, directs, and participates in restorative programs initiated for individual patients.
Communicates frequently and continuously with the Director of Nursing and Rehabilitation Nurse regarding goal setting and approaches to individual patient needs.
Assumes direct responsibilities for facilitating the transition of each patient from skilled rehab services to restorative progressive and preventative programs.
Attends rehab rounds and communicates to appropriate staff the status of all patients concerning rehab/restorative needs.
Maintains restorative nursing progress/documentation records on all patients participating in any restorative program.
Visits each patient daily and or as needed to ensure that the program is appropriate and productive.
Trains primary caregivers in restorative techniques and assists in providing care.
Monitors all patients with ROM and T&P orders to ensure compliance with the order.
Instructs and assists primary caregivers with the application of splints, braces, prosthetic appliances, and self‑help devices to ensure proper application and use.
Directs and participates in all programs under the restorative umbrella.
Visits all new admissions to identify restorative needs and communicates those needs to appropriate personnel.
Assists in communicating with families concerning patients’ progress in care planning conferences or on a one‑on‑one basis with the family and the patient.
Remains familiar with and proficient in using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, lifts, scales, and other equipment used in the restorative programs and is able to instruct others in their use.
Puts patient care first and ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must be a registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) authorized by the State.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees, directs, and participates in restorative programs initiated for individual patients.
Communicates frequently and continuously with the Director of Nursing and Rehabilitation Nurse regarding goal setting and approaches to individual patient needs.
Assumes direct responsibilities for facilitating the transition of each patient from skilled rehab services to restorative progressive and preventative programs.
Attends rehab rounds and communicates to appropriate staff the status of all patients concerning rehab/restorative needs.
Maintains restorative nursing progress/documentation records on all patients participating in any restorative program.
Visits each patient daily and or as needed to ensure that the program is appropriate and productive.
Trains primary caregivers in restorative techniques and assists in providing care.
Monitors all patients with ROM and T&P orders to ensure compliance with the order.
Instructs and assists primary caregivers with the application of splints, braces, prosthetic appliances, and self‑help devices to ensure proper application and use.
Directs and participates in all programs under the restorative umbrella.
Visits all new admissions to identify restorative needs and communicates those needs to appropriate personnel.
Assists in communicating with families concerning patients’ progress in care planning conferences or on a one‑on‑one basis with the family and the patient.
Remains familiar with and proficient in using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, lifts, scales, and other equipment used in the restorative programs and is able to instruct others in their use.
Puts patient care first and ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must be a registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) authorized by the State.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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