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Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre -

Restorative Aide is a nursing assistant designated to perform restorative nursing measures on resident under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.
Restorative Aide QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Evidence of job stability.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to take supervision.
• Possess good health.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Currently enrolled in a Restorative Aide class or have a Restorative Aide Certificate.
Restorative Aide GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL
• Perform the following as per physician's order:
o Range of motion exercises (passive and active). o Whirlpool.
o Ambulation (not gait training).
o Transfer techniques.
o Positioning and bed mobility.
o Activities of daily living (dressing and grooming). o Self-feeding and feeding program.
o Assist with the use of adaptive devices.
o Handroll and splint application.
• Report observations of needs of total resident population as they arise.
• Use nursing terminology in documentation.
• Document on RNA sheet on a daily basis what was done and how resident responded.
Summarize this on weekly progress notes.
• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services and Physical
Therapist.
• Participates in resident Plan of Care conference.
• Follow Physician's orders as written.
• Attends in-service classes and meetings as required.
• Other related duties as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.
Job Descriptions Manual
CONSUMER SERVICE
Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.