Restorative Aide - Huntsville, United States - American Health Partners

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Restorative Aide position is to provide rehabilitative and restorative care to patients to maximize their potential in a manner conducive to their comfort and safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Perform range of motion exercises as assigned and in accordance with patient's needs
• Ambulate or assist with ambulation of patients
• Assist nursing staff with bed to chair positioning
• Supervise the feeding program to ensure adequate food and fluid intake
• Routinely review work assignments and schedules to update or change task objectives
• Apply hand splints, hand cones, leg braces, etc. as prescribed and assigned
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting patients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Accompany patients to various medical facilities for appointments, etc.
• Introduce newly admitted or newly transferred patients to their roommate(s) if any, as well as to other patients and to co-workers as appropriate
• Inventory, identify and help store patient's personal possessions daily
• Assist with caring for patients' eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.
• Assist patients prepare for activity and social programs
• Observe, monitor and intervene for availability and reachability of bedside call signal as well as cleanliness of patients' water pitchers, drinking glasses, straws and other bedside items
• Serve between meals, bedtime and other nutritional snacks
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to patient care
• Clean used equipment such as utensils, thermometers, etc.
• Attend patient care planning and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Report immediately any symptoms, complications or problems with splints, cones, or other devices
• Demonstrate proper use of whirlpool and safety techniques in independent transfers as well as correct application of safety restraints
• Maintain proper records in a timely manner
• Document condition changes
• Report accidents and incidents when they occur
• Report to supervisor any complaints and grievances made by patients, families, visitors, agencies, etc.
• Communicate with co-worker at all levels to adequately meet the needs of patients
• Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the facility
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality or records, conditions, and other information relating to patients, employees and the facility
• Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures
• Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients' personal and health care needs
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes
• Assist and direct visitors as appropriate
• Successful completion of required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Reliable transportation

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

• Various operating systems
• EMR software applications
• Allscripts EHR software system applications
• Standard office equipment
• Microsoft Suite applications
• Desktop, laptop and/or iPad
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Standard medical equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:

o Minimum of six (6) months experience working in a nursing facility, hospital, facility health agency or other health care facility working in rehabilitation of patients.

• License/Certification/Education:

o High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

o Completion of an approved Nurses' Aide Training Program

o Basic Restorative Aide Certificate

Advanced Restorative Aide Certificate preferred

o Current CPR certification

o Current State of Tennessee Driver's license

o Current automobile liability insurance according to company policy


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Does not have supervisory responsibilities
• Supervisor frequently determines priorities
• Occasionally needs manager's direction

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Work is typically performed in a long-term care facility environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled
• Above-average conversational noise is frequent
• Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work
• Travel may be required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws.

This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.