Whittier Health Network
Restorative Aide
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford - Bradford, MA - Full Time
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford
Restorative Aide
Full Time - 40 hours/week M-F, no weekends
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00
ESSENTIAL:
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Restorative Aide
Full Time - 40 hours/week M-F, no weekends
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00
ESSENTIAL:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living specific to culture, age and developmental level, including bathing, dressing, meal assistance, transferring, toileting, and routine skin care. Assists patients with handling of clothing and other personal property.
- Performs clinical diagnostic tasks under the direction of the nurse and reports/records data as needed including but not limited to vital signs, measurement of intake and output, (stool and sputum cultures), weights, fingerstick blood glucose monitoring, and bladder scanning.
- Follows Plan of Care treatments under the direction of the nurse including management of anti-embolic stockings, provides 1:1 supervision of identified patients at risk for injury, assists with behavior management program and bowel/bladder management programs, including ostomy care.
- Follows Plan of Care treatments under the direction of the therapist including range of motion exercises, splint/sling management, positioning, sitting schedules, and ambulation.
- Assists with transportation of patients throughout the facility and to other facilities as requested.
- Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
- Cross-coverage of general nursing assistant position, including flexibility in accommodating staffing needs as directed.
- Efficient use of supplies and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items.
- Performs activities using proper body mechanics for protection of self and others.
- Attends mandatory in-services (such as annual BackSchool and Safety Orientation) and staff meetings; participates in performance improvement activities. Attends educational programs to meet his/her own learning needs related to current practice and/or age specific needs of the population served.
- Coordinates daily group activities to engage patient socialization and facilitate meal transportation and supervision as requested.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Adheres to the policies and procedures adopted by the hospital.
- Complies with all hospital safety and health regulations, including knowledge of emergency management and infection control procedures.
- Treats patients, their families, visitors, and other staff members with respect, courtesy, and compassion.
- Demonstrates teamwork by possessing a considerate, friendly and constructive attitude and by the ability to work openly and honestly with other staff members with flexibility, support and cooperation.
- Utilizes appropriate means of communication.
- Sets goals and demonstrates actions toward self-improvement.
- Wears clothing appropriate for the work being performed.
- Exhibits responsible work behaviors by demonstrating confidentiality, reliability, punctuality and dependability.
- Performs assigned tasks efficiently.
- Maintains work place and work area cleanliness and orderliness.
- Refrains from behavior or conduct deemed offensive or undesirable or which is subject to disciplinary action.
- Reflects a positive image to the community.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the impact of disability upon an individual’s physical, emotional, social, economic and vocational status, taking into consideration age-related issues, and developmental levels over the life span (i.e., the adolescent’s need to develop their own identity, and cope with life changes; and the geriatric’s need to maintain their integrity and independence and adjust to the physiological aspects of aging), and meets competency requirements for the population served (adolescents through geriatric) as applicable to the job description.
- Assists with patient admissions and discharges as directed.
- Maintains adequate supply inventory in patient rooms and on infection control carts.
- Recognizes and performs unassigned duties as the need arises.
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
