Offer: Restorative Nursing Aide

Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!

Restorative Nursing Aide

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.
Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond, Inc - New Paltz, NY Employment type: Temporary income Range: $18.19 - $21.79 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Job Category: Health Care Description Restorative Nursing Aide Responsible to Position Classifications Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Hourly/Non-exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates: None Is Back Up To: CNAs/HHAs Is Backed Up By: n/a WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective tasks and responsibilities, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in conformity with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while knowledge the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times POSITION SUMMARY The Health Center Restorative Nursing Aide provides direct, hands on care to residents enrolled in a Restorative Nursing Program. This Program is coordinated by the Rehab Department and supervisen by the Unit Manager, with Director of Nursing as backup. This may include leading guided therapeutic exercises, ROM, stretching, functional mobility and self-care activities under the guidance and supervision of a Rehab Therapist. The goal of such program is to maximize the functional capacity, prevent physical decline and promote wellbeing of Woodland Pond Residents living on the long term Skilled Nursing Unit. Serves as a liaison between Nursing Staff and the Therapy & Rehabilitation department ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Works, 1:1 or in small groups of residents involved and Care Planned for a Restorative Nursing program assisting them in the completion of a therapeutic treatment regimen as developed and instructed by a member of the Therapy staff / Rehab Director or designee *CF This may include activities performed in the resident's room, bathroom, hallway or therapy gym Activities may consist of ambulation, progressive resistive exercises, ROM, stretching, self-care tasks, therapeutic diversional activities Assist in donning / doffing of corrective braces / splints Assists with toileting, personal hygiene, self-feeding and all other ADLs as these activities relate to the goals of the Restorative Nursing Program Document the Resident's participation in the Rest NSG program on a everyday basis in a Treatment Log and EMR (Sigma) so that participation can be captured on the MDS *CF Communicates with Rehab Team regularly, no less than weekly in regard to each resident's participation and progress in the program Transport Residents from their rooms to the Rehab Gym as needed for the completion of the recommended therapeutic program. May conduct small group activities as recommended by the Restorative Nursing program Inspects ambulation assistive devices for residents on program for cleanliness and state of repair Observes residents on units and intervenes for proper positioning, proper use of adaptive and protective equipment Maintains confidentiality of all resident records at all times Completes all required training and in-services All other tasks as assigned GENERAL expertise AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasks Willing to lgain and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule and assignment Maintains predictable and reliable attendance QUALIFICATIONS Certified by New York State as a Nursing adjunct 2-3 years significant working practice preferred Proficiency with computers and standard office software Excellent customer service and verbal communication expertise capability to multitask Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate expertise for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population DEGREE OF TRAVEL Occasional off-site meetings, seminars, and conferences. Frequent travel within building, possible community travel DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE Must adapt to resident status and needs as directed. Schedule changes daily, due to staffing, client condition and needs, new residents, etc. SAFETY HAZARDS IN JOB Possible infections from residents Physical Demands Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Sit X Stand X Walk X Bend/Stoop X Squat X Crawl X Climb X Reach Above Shoulder Level X Kneel X Balance X Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 10 Lbs. X Maximum 20 Lbs. X Maximum 50 Lbs. X Maximum Over 50 Lbs. X Must Be Able To See X Hear X Speak X Use One Hand X Use Both Hands X Environmental Conditions Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Involves Being Inside X Outside X Exposed to Temperatures of 32 F and less X 100 F and more X Wet & Humid Conditions X Noise, Vibration X Fumes, Dust X Hazards, Exposure Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Infectious Wastes x Toxic Chemicals x Needles/Body Fluids x Radiation X Chemotherapeutics X Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the time Continually = 67% to 100% of the time EMPLOYERS DISCLAIMER All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this job offer. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to execute any other job-related tasks requested by their manager This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ?at will' employment relationship ACKNOWLEDGMENT I have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description. _________________________________________ ____________________ Employee Signature Date _____________________________________________ _______________________ Human Resources Signature Date QualificationsQualifications Certified by the state as a Nursing adjunct 2-3 years practice in long term care preferred Proficiency with computers and standard office software Excellent customer service and verbal communication expertise capability to multitask Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate expertise for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population