Restorative Aide

Performs responsible technical work in supporting general  restorative nursing activities and services by preparing work areas, transporting patients, and assistance in performing patient care and rehabilitation treatments. 

Work is performed under the general supervision of a charge nurse, with supervisor being the Director of Nursing.

• Assists various therapists, implements instructions for treatments, exercises and rehabilitative programs.
• Completes restorative nursing programing, directed by Therapy Director and Director of Nursing
• Observes and evaluates patient needs for ambulation and range of motion therapy.
• Exercises patients to maintain and improve ambulation skills.
• Applies and observes arm splits, hand rolls, leg and neck braces and other appliances and devices.
• Prepares and checks rehabilitative equipment and supplies.
• Assists with evaluation of patient progress and reaction to therapy.
• Prepares and maintains charts and records.
• Performs certified nursing assistant tasks, such as obtaining weekly weights
• Follows proscribed protocols for safety and infection control.
• Performs and monitors quality assurance standards and protocols.
• Monitors nutrition status and dining process of residents.
• Performs related tasks as required.

 Prepares patients for treatments, assists with dressing and undressing, and helps ambulate.