Restorative Aide (Healthcare)

TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE AS A RESTORATIVE AIDE

***We are no longer requiring team members to be vaccinated or provide a religious or medical exemption***

Primary Job Purpose:

Provides restorative nursing programs within the scope of CNA practice.

Essential Job Functions:

• Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
• Provides direct rehabilitation/restorative care as delegated and taught by therapy and/or nursing: Range of motion – passive, active, resistive
• Ambulation including assistive devices used
• Bed mobility and positioning techniques
• Application of splints, braces, cones, prosthetic devices, and care of limbs where applied.
• Assistive feeding devices and restorative dining techniques; cueing and swallowing
• Activity of daily living techniques; bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene.
• Incontinence management techniques
• Transfer techniques
• Communication techniques
• Must maintain confidentiality of all work-related information according to HIPPA regulations.
• Participates in restorative dining program, directs CNAs regarding resident restorative dining programs.
• Serve as a resource and role model for CNAs.
• Documents program completion every day and narrative progress notes as required by community policies.
• Reports concerns regarding neighbor care to charge nurse
• Reports malfunctioning or improperly fitting equipment and equipment needs to therapy and Restorative Manager.
• Places preventative/pressure relief mattress and wheelchair cushions as directed by Restorative Manager.
• Offers suggestions and provides input into development in interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program as directed by the Restorative Manager, and reports areas needing improvement.
• Keeps skills current and enhances present skills by attendance to in-services and seminars.
• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Colorado.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical, bedside CNA experience and evidence of positive evaluations.
• Knowledge and skills in basic restorative nursing principles and practices
• Non-Essential Job Functions:
• May participate in Eben Ezer committees.
• Will attend community and department meetings as directed.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Maintain punctuality when reporting to and leaving work.
• Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn and perform all duties required by the Nursing Department.
• Ability to work and converse in a polite manner with neighbors, families, co-workers and others associated with the position on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Understands and embraces a restorative nursing philosophy
• Ability to work effectively as an interdisciplinary team member
• Ability to be a role model and lead by example
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility.

Material and Equipment used but not limited to:

• General office equipment such as fax machine, copier, and computer.
• Therapy equipment including Nu-Step, Parallel bars, Hydrocolator packs.
• Facility lifts, gait belts, blood pressure cuff, and other related vital sign equipment.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Busy clinical environment that includes people actively moving in and out of immediate area.
• Frequent noise from phone, sounds of resident and staff activities in gym in addition to other common areas.
• Throughout the course of the work day, employee will frequently walk, sit, stand, bend to perform restorative duties.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 250 pounds regularly using a wheelchair. Must be able to lift 0-50 pounds regularly by self and 50+ pounds occasionally with assistance.

Working Hours:

*Temporary Position* Hours are as directed by the Assistant Director of Nursing, up to 12 hours/week unless additional coverage is needed.

Working Location:

This is not a remote position and work must be performed in-person.

2024 BENEFITS OFFERED

Full-time opportunities include:

1. 3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
2. Dental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
3. Free Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)
4. Free AD&D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of service
5. Private plan for CO FAMLI Leave coverage
6. Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)

Other Benefits –

1. 401K with generous matching
2. Accrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Sick
3. Food available daily with our dining services team
4. Access to employee discount programs
5. Scholarship Programs

As a progressive, faith-based community, our approach to diversity and inclusion aligns with our beliefs that everyone matters; Our Team Members, Neighbors, Families, and Community. We strive to recognize individual identities and respect you for who you are, where you are.

Deadline to apply 11/11/24, position posted until filled.