Restorative Care Aide

The Restorative Care Aide (RCA) assists in the provision of care under the direct and indirect supervision of the licensed clinical staff in the Habilitation Services Department (HSD) including but not limited to PT OT and SLP. The RCA may provide support to other professionals within the HSD and may have intermittent direct and indirect Nursing supervision as per practice standards. Additionally the RCA provides both clinical and clerical support as required by Verland. This may include transporting individuals as necessary in a safe comfortable courteous timely and professional manner via prescribed transport vehicles. The RCA may conduct programs that are established by the licensed clinical staff to maintain such skills related but not limited to: active and passive range of motion mobility and ambulation positioning communication recreation selfcare and behavioral. This is an hourly nonexempt position.

Shift available:

Full Time 40 hours

7:30am 6pm: Monday Thru Thursday

Contributions:

• Utilizes basic medical/nursing/therapeutic knowledge to conduct all maintenancebased programming as established in the licensed practitioners plan of care.
• Provides and supports client care delivery in accordance with established practice standards and facility/departmental/regulatory/payor policies and procedures for clinical setting and populations served.
• Arranges Restorative Services based on residents schedules and per program requirements and as per plan of care.
• Facilitates and encourages ongoing open communication with the licensed clinical staff regarding residents plans of care goals and progression of RCA treatment.
• Consistently informs the licensed clinician of clients verbal and nonverbal responses to treatment.
• Provides training/inservice orientation to designated staff regarding proper lifting techniques positioning body mechanics orthotic equipment splints dressing techniques transporting techniques adaptive equipment safety procedures and other pertinent training as identified by the Interdisciplinary Team and/or consultants.
• Monitors and assists with mealtime programs in the Adult Training Facility (ATF) and/or residences to ensure proper positioning techniques and procedures are adhered to by designated staff.
• Completes all necessary documentation such as 90day reviews treatment notes procedures and observations as requested in the ATF and residences. Participates in all annual quarterly and interim team meetings as requested.
• Orders distributes monitors and manages the individuals adaptive equipment for defects and/or other concerns.
• Applies and monitors splints.
• Assists the Adaptive Equipment Specialist with alterations and/or repairs to adaptive equipment.
• Communicates effectively consistently and in a timely fashion with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Assists with the organization and of HSD clinics including but not limited to wheelchair orthotics physiatry and shoe clinics.
• Maintains therapy department in a clean and orderly condition. Cleans equipment and care areas per approved standards.
• Performs routine clerical support tasks which may include daily logs ordering supplies and collection of HSD statistics.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for clients visitors and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Participates in all infection control department equipment training regulatory compliance organizational safety and fire safety programs.

• Verbal and written communication skills are necessary to present ideas programs and progress reports concerning individuals to staff parents and other departments.
• The ability to interact well with all departments is essential
• Must demonstrate good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Employee should be able to transfer clients lift weights transport clients and assist with treatment on the mat or during ambulation exercise and activities.
• Employee should be knowledgeable in and exercise appropriate body mechanics during treatment.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Patient Care Technician (PCT) or have an equivalent medical/educational/experiential background.
• Two or more years experience in rehabilitation working alongside licensed clinical professionals is preferred.
• Completion of a Restorative or Rehabilitation Nurse Training Program is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Requires CPR and Basic Life Support certification through AHA within six 6 months of hire.
• Requires familiarity with Windows operating systems email communication word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Verland Values Commitment to Community Compassionate Care Dedication to Employees Trust through Transparency

Welcoming Diversity

To learn more about our Mission Vision and Family Values check out our website

Verland is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.