Restorative Aide

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Under the supervision of a restorative nurse or therapist performs restorative care services that maximize the residents existing abilities emphasize independence and minimize the negative effects of disability.

1. Performs resident related restorative care services as determined by the Director Clinical Services or Physical Therapy and in accordance with current rules regulations and guidelines that govern senior care facilities.
2. Assists patients in becoming ambulatory with appropriate equipment and in a safe manner. Removes splints or prostheses in transferring the patient from one location to another. Encourages patients to help themselves whenever possible. Provides the patient with good body alignment and positioning when in wheelchairs or on walkers.
3. Follows designated patient care plans in helping patients with active range of motion (AROM) and passive range of motion (PROM) as assigned.
4. Monitors and reports daily activities of patients to include evaluating and documenting patient progress.
5. Assists licensed nursing staff and other members of the health care team in providing activities of daily living gives emotional and social support and performs numerous tasks for the comfort and welfare of the resident.
6. Maintains treatment records resident files and progress notes as required. Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning restorative care services.
7. Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms reports evaluations studies charting etc. as necessary.
8. May be required to interpret restorative care policies and procedures for personnel residents family members etc. as necessary.
9. Attends and participates in workshops seminars etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field as well as to maintain a professional status.
10. Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant license and a minimum of 12 months relevant experience in restorative care are required.

Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Successful completion of State C.N.A. course. CPR certification may be required.

Management/Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills
Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Ability to follow facility policies. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Climb or balance
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Potential injury from transferring repositioning or lifting residents
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.