Therapy Assistant - Issaquah, United States - Clarendale of Schereville

Description

Job Description

Position Title: Restorative Nursing Assistant

Department: Briarwood Health Center

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Pay: $25-$28 hourly BOE

Who we are:

Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other in the East Seattle area: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren't visiting other parts of the world, you'll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area's first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents' love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Restorative Nursing Assistant to work in our Briarwood Health Center. If you're looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today

You will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Offering DailyPay
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and eight paid holidays
• Pet insurance and employee discounts (including wireless plan and retail discounts)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
• Free Underground parking
• Free meals
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment.

Who you are:

• High school degree or GED.
• Completed RA training. Certified RA is preferred.
• Prior geriatric nurse aide experience is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Interpersonal skills to bond and relate to residents on a close level to win their trust and cooperation during therapy/activities is a must.
• Emotional intelligence is required to understand residents' needs.
• A calm and caring temperament at every point in time to follow residents according to their own pace is essential to job success.
• Minimum on (1) year experience in Nursing experience in assisted living, memory care preferred.

General Summary:

A restorative Aid is a person with special training in restorative care, and in accordance with restorative nursing policies and procedures. The position's job description entails upon executing prescribed care plan in helping residents attain and sustain better living standards by implementing strategies and techniques to increase their strength capacity and general well-being.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Provide direct restorative care and delegated therapy tasks including PROM and active ROM, ambulating, special positioning techniques, splints, ADL training, and restorative dining.
2. Duties also include coaching and assisting staff NA-Cs in positioning, ROM ambulation, ADL, cones / splints / contracture care, ADL specifics, safety device application.
3. Follow instructions from therapists for appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, and safety device release, documenting residents' progress.