What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Aide position at Medilodge?

Restorative Aide - CNA

MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!

Are you a compassionate and organized Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who enjoys transporting residents to and from appointments? Do you like to multi-task and perform other duties as assigned?

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company? MediLodge of Montrose offers a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.

Healthcare and Specialty Benefits :

Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield .
Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
Flexible pay option s; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent career advancement opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K retirement program
Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

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Summary :

The Restorative Aide provides rehabilitation / restorative nursing interventions which promote the resident's ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as is possible. This concept actively focuses on achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning.

Qualifications : Education :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Licenses / Certification :

Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry.

Experience :

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Job Functions :

Under the supervision of the licensed nurse, initiates rehabilitation / restorative nursing interventions when :

A resident is discharged from formalized physical, occupational, or speech rehabilitation therapy, or

A resident is admitted to the center with restorative needs, but is not a candidate for formalized rehabilitation therapy, or

A restorative need arises during the course of a custodial stay.

Performs rehabilitation / restorative nursing interventions that assist or promote the resident's ability to attain his or her maximum functional potential :

Range of Motion (Passive)

Range of Motion (Active)

Splint or Brace Assistance

Training and Skill Practice; Bed mobility, transfer, walking, dressing or grooming, eating or swallowing, amputation / prosthesis care, communication, Continuous Passive Motion (CMP)

Documents measurable objectives and interventions in the care plan and in the clinical record.

Promotes resident's ability to adapt to and adjust to living as independently as possible.

Instructs the resident in self-care activities according to the resident's abilities.

Instructs the resident in the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility, dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing.

Provides range of motion, proper turning and positioning in bed and chair.

Instructs the resident on the care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Incorporates training and skill practice activities which include repetition, physical or verbal cueing and task segmentation.

Reports observations and other pertinent nursing rehabilitation / restorative care information to nursing supervisor.

Documents objective information related to the provision and resident response to nursing rehabilitation / restorative care in accordance with existing policies, procedures and guidelines.

Participates in the ongoing review and development of the nursing rehabilitation / restorative care and interventions.

Participates in the identification of staff and resident educational needs related to nursing rehabilitation / restorative care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and facility staf

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