Restorative Aide Details

Restorative Aide

Pleasant Valley Nursing Center - Derry, NH

Employment Type : Full-Time

Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH is a 112-bed center offering a variety of individualized, health care services for our patients and residents. We are seeking a qualified and committed team member to join our efforts in providing quality care in all aspects of the patient journey. Please consider the following team member opportunity and apply today!

SUMMARY

Assists residents and patients with exercises designed to help patient attain and maintain the use of limbs or body functions according to the plan of care developed by the nursing or rehabilitation departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists patients with transfers and walking.
• Assists patients with range of motion and strength training exercises.
• Communicates and documents service and any condition changes.
• Assists resident / patient with dressing / grooming.
• Assists resident / patient with amputation and prosthesis care.
• Assists with eating and swallowing exercises.
• Applies and monitors splinting.
• Maintains proper documentation of records regarding patient care that is reviewed routinely by DON or nursing designee.
• Assists with exercises to develop patient cognitive and communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or one to three months related experience and / or training.
• Must complete company restorative modules.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.