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Restorative Aide

Restorative Aide

Indiana Fitness WorksColumbus, IN, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Restorative Nursing Aide at Willow Crossing in Columbus, IN

Purpose : The Restorative Nurse Aide performs restorative nursing duties as directed and documents resident response.

Responsible to : Rehab Manager

Qualifications :

  • High School diploma or its equivalent preferred
  • Has successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course
  • Prefer some experience in restorative nursing and familiarity with the general principles of rehabilitation
  • Must possess health certificate / examination as required by State agencies

Standards :

  • Should demonstrate patience, tact in dealing with residents, families, visitors and employees
  • Must display good emotional health and is capable of much standing, stopping, bending and heavy lifting
  • Capable of following instructions
  • Ability to move throughout most of the working day and perform repetitive lifting and movement of residents
  • Ability to communicate orally and in written form
  • Willingness to work with realization that errors may have serious consequences for residents
  • Willingness to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and to cooperate with other staff
  • Willing to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant if needed
  • Essential Job Functions :

  • Responsible for all job duties listed under Certified Nursing Assistant job description if needed. (Please refer to Job Description for Certified Nursing
  • Assistant). In the event of staffing emergencies as determined by the Regional Manager.

  • Performs range of motion for upper and lower extremities on designated residents per plan of care
  • Ambulates designated residents with walker or cane (of some type) per plan of care
  • Performs transfers of designated residents per plan of care
  • Assists with feeding / dining room organization
  • Encourages mild geriatric exercises individually or in a group setting
  • Follows recommendations as given by therapists to preserve / enhance residents’ functional ability
  • Participates in ensuring splinting devices are being applied as per physician's order
  • Record keeping / documentation to include : a. Resident’s specific program. b. Dates of services performed. c. Who performed the services. d. Length of services (i.e., specific number of minutes). e. Resident response to services
  • Other Job Functions :

  • Assist with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing and bathing) for designated residents as per plan of care / Restorative Programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Rehab Manager
  • Physical and Sensory Requirements :

  • Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress
  • Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages
  • Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have a Medical or Religious Exemption approved to be employed by Indiana Fitness Works.

  • FULL TIME employees may be eligible for benefits. Waiting period will apply
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