Restorative Technician

Restorative Technician

Job : 292422

Location: Augusta University (Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904)

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, and the Director of Nursing, the Restorative Technician delivers restorative nursing care as outlined by PT, OT, and Speech Therapists to assigned residents on nursing units. The Restorative Technician is responsible for providing nursing restorative care to ensure residents maintain the highest possible physical wellbeing. A Restorative Technician’s attitude maximizes the resident’s current abilities, minimizes the negative effects of the resident’s disability, and promotes some independence.

• Assist Residents with Treatment: Assist residents in ambulating on unit with or without the use of assisted devices (walkers, canes, crutches, etc.). Practice good body mechanics while delivering nursing care to prevent injuries to self and others.
• Perform Restorative Nursing Duties: Perform AROM and PROM in a safe manner to all residents as assigned according to plan of care. Perform individual and group exercise. Motivate residents to promote increased activity levels and maintain independence.
• Complement Training with ADLs: Complement training in other ADLs such as transferring from the wheelchair to the bed, toilet, vehicle, shower chair, or recliner. Instruct residents on the operation of wheelchair and some ADLs.
• Assist with Fall Reduction Measures: Assist with positioning needs and fall reduction measures. Participate as a member of the Resident Care Team, Fall Risk Committee, and Fall Scene Investigation Team. Complete documentation in Point Click Care (PCC).
• Effective Communication and Observation: Communicate verbally and in writing and document residents’ response to treatment. Observe reaction/response during treatment and report any unusual reactions/response to Nurse Managers or Therapists. Cooperate with Licensed PT, PTAs, OT, and OTA when providing restorative nursing care to residents when appropriate.
• Professionalism and Customer Service: Maintain professionalism with residents, visitors, and employees. Always promote customer service.
• Clean and Disinfect Equipment: Clean/disinfect any equipment used to include cushion covers, assistive devices, wheelchairs, etc. Adjust and make minor repairs to equipment.
• Review Assessments and Attend Meetings: Read nursing and therapy assessment on each new resident admitted to restorative program and reassess after resident experiences a significant change. Attend restorative meetings and schedule fall risk meetings.
• Perform Duties as Assigned: Assist with in‑services and training as needed. Perform all duties and functions as listed in the Certified Nursing Assistant job description. Perform other related duties and assignments assigned by supervisor.

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with one year of experience in long‑term care.
• Required Experience: Experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and activity treatment, handling residents and equipment.
• Other
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  Active certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia and American Heart Association BLS with CPR certification.

• Experience in the care of geriatric residents, preferably long‑term care.
• Experience in physical therapy or occupational therapy desired.
• Previous experience in Restorative Nursing.

• Knowledge: Basic anatomy and nursing skills. Knowledgeable principles, methods, and equipment used in PT, OT, Speech, and Functional Maintenance programs.
• Skills: Interpersonal skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Requires memory of detail beneficial when applying splints and assessing types of range of motion.

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B5

Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications…