Restorative Aides
The roots of Creative Solutions in Healthcare can be traced back to Granbury, Texas in the year 2000. Gary and Malisa Blake-Deane co-founded Creative Solutions in Healthcare that year, and opened their first care facility; Granbury Care Center.
Our guiding principle is “A life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” This extends to our company culture, where we make it our top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion and dignity they deserve. We are one of the largest providers of long term care in the state of Texas, and were recently named “Top 100 Companies” in the Fort Worth Business Press! With over 60 locations across the state of Texas that include Long-Term Care, Rehabilitative and Assisted-Living facilities. We have multiple opportunities that will match your career interests.
• Perform restorative procedures in which he/she has been trained. These procedures include ROM (range of motion), transfers, positioning – bed & wheelchair, ambulation, ADLs, restorative dining, prosthetic management;
• Carry out resident related restorative nursing functions, which are predetermined for reach resident and assigned by the DON/ADON and/or Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapist;
• Monitor the use of and be able to apply appropriate positioning devices, i.e. hand rolls, heel protectors, seat cushions, splints, and slings;
• Follow appropriate charting/documentation procedures;
• Attend in-service educational programs required by persons delivering resident care as per state regulations;
• Report to Charge Nurse immediately when observing any unusual or significant change(s) in a resident’s physical or behavioral condition;
• Assist in the teaching of restorative techniques to all facility employees;
• Practice safety techniques in resident care and appropriate body mechanics;
• Weighing and recording of such for each resident within the facility on a monthly basis. Ambulation and transfers would be incorporated in this procedure.
Qualifications:
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from state;
• Long Term care experience with nurse education background;
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities;
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
Physical Demands:
Sitting: 0-2 hours in an 8 hour work shift.
Standing: 3 - 7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates continuously to walking.
Walking: 7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates occasionally to standing.
Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.
Creative Solutions in Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Creative Solutions in Healthcare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Texas, USA