The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist in performing restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident's existing abilities, emphasize independence, and minimize the negative effects of disability with an attitude of realistic optimism following current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing restorative care services, as well as programs and activities
Meet with the administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning restorative care
Assist in maintaining a current file, treatment records, resident files, and progress notes of residents treated
Review request form for restorative care and physicians'' orders
Prepare resident for treatment by dress/position and administer restorative care in accordance with established policies and procedures
Assist with instructing and supervising resident during therapy
Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident's clinical record
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary
Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor
Responsible for cleaning common areas, occupied and vacant apartments in accordance with FMI policies and procedures
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
Maintain and support a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity
Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations
Maintain a safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices
Perform all other duties as assigned
TALENT:
Relationship Building
Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others
Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm
Build relationships with all types of people
Influencing
Communicate effectively
Executing
Self-directed
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding
Detail oriented and follow through
Strategic Thinking
Solve problems effectively
Creative in coming up with options and variety
Curiosity and desire to learn
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing facility administrative procedures
Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
On-the-job training provided
JOB TRAINING:
How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 3 months
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in all areas of the facility
Moves intermittently during working hours
Is subject to frequent interruptions
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc
Communicates with the maintenance personnel, nursing staff, and other department directors
Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without aide of medical devices):
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a mental and physical examination
The physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Works in facility and is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch , talk and hear
Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations