Restorative Aide

Homestead Home Health Care Services•Northville Charter Township, MI

10h

About The Position

Homestead is hiring a Restorative Aide position that will work with senior in Northville and Livonia. This is a full-time position that will split their time between facilities in Livonia and Northville. The Restorative Aide's job is to assist residents who participate in the Restorative Program on achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function. You will promote resident involvement and help the resident reach his or her goals according to the care plan.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper body mechanics when working with residents
Knowledge of safety concerns and procedures for decrease risk of falls when working with residents
Knowledge of medications that may affect client’s ability to successfully participate in restorative program

Responsibilities

Motivate resident to participate in directed exercise program determined by Restorative tech, as instructed by PT, OT and/or speech therapy
Plan and lead activities that promote wellness (spiritually, cognitively, physically, emotionally)
Provide 1:1 exercise program that will benefit the restorative client
Review resident files and draw information that may affect the residents’ ability to participate in restorative program
Market the program and articulate its process with family, client and appropriate departments and/or companies
Communicate with PT, OT, and Speech departments regarding progress and concerns
Follow directives given by PT, OT and Speech
Develop and implement small group exercise programs for wellness of all residents
Complete assessment and document on each client on a daily basis when visited by restorative tech
Bill for the completed programming given at the end of each month
Any and all additional responsibilities as directed by building manager/restorative supervisor