Part-Time Rotating Weekends Restorative Therapy Aide- West Valley

Rocky Mountain Care’s Hunter Hollow skilled nursing community in West Valley City provides unparalleled rehabilitation therapy and nursing services and is consistently recognized as a leader in nursing care. We composed our integrated team of nursing specialists with the most highly trained and most experienced personnel to meet the individual needs of each of our guests in a personal and professional manner.

Coupled with our incredible staff and unbeatable service, guests of Hunter Hollow enjoy breath taking surroundings that provide a wide range of opportunities for their wellness experience. Hunter Hollow in West Valley is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and is available for short and long-term care.

RESTORATIVE THERAPY AIDE - SNFJOB DESCRIPTION Department Nursing Reports  to Director of Nursing, Unit Manager or MDS Coordinator Reporting to this position

NoneJob Classification Department Staff Position Purpose Provides restorative nursing services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans and facility policies & procedures.

Required Qualifications Minimum requirements include the following:

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Current CPR/BLS Certification Current Food Handler Permit (Where Applicable)
Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.

At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.

Completed training in restorative nursing services, or complete the training within 90 days of hire or promotion to the position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Receives specific restorative nursing assignments from Restorative Nurse, or designee, or a discharging therapist. Performs duties as assigned.

Performs restorative nursing services in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures. These services may include activities related to range of motion, splint/brace assistance, bed mobility, transfers/walking, dressing/grooming, eating/swallowing, amputation/ prosthesis care, and communication.

Performs tasks to individual residents or as part of small group classes.

Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.

Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.

Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.

Assists with tracking the condition of splints/braces of residents who require them. Reports lost or broken splints/braces to nurse and supervisor.

Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.

Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified restorative nursing task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.

Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

Other Assigned Tasks Attends care-plan meetings of assigned residents as able.

Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.

Accepts certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Performs certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Additional Tasks Treats all residents with dignity and…