Restorative Coordinator - Full-time / Part-time

A co-worker’s job title is only the beginning of who he/she is to our residents because here, each co-worker serves a position and a purpose. We care for our residents the way we all would want to be treated: with dignity, compassion and respect. To honor the care and commitment that they offer to our residents every day, we work hard to provide a rich benefit package, an environment which encourages career development and competitive compensation.  

Summary:
To develop a leadership role with restorative care in the Pathways Restorative Program by working directly with residents and coworkers to maximize each resident’s optimal level of functioning.

Requirements:

• Promotes resident independence by focusing on the residents’ abilities.
• Provides encouragement and cuing for independence during activities of daily living (ADL’s), including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.
• Coordinates with therapy, PCA’s, nursing, and the Fitness Coordinator. Ensures consistent follow through with recommendations regarding specific resident care.
• Guides residents in the use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other adaptive equipment.
• Takes the initiative and guides other co-workers to encourage residents to participate in exercise, ambulation, range of motion, therapeutic activities, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with residents and their families in a manner that shows respect and promotes confidence in the co-workers. Refers them to the nurse or administration for service/care concerns.
• Participates in the planning of customer service needs using the process implemented within the facility.
• Participates in other tasks to assist with resident care throughout the day such as laundry, dining services, etc.
• Communicates consistently with the shift leader to provide quality care for the residents.
• Practices good safety awareness and procedures. Proactively addresses safety concerns and brings them to the attention of appropriate personnel.
• Collaborates with the Community Life Department to provide therapeutic activities and promote social programs.
• Encourages residents to plan, attend, and participate in social functions in and outside the facility.
• Recognizes and respects residents’ rights.
• Practices responsible team work by participating in facility meetings, contributing to work group efforts to improve operations, and a willingness to lend assistance where needed.
• Works every other weekend and holiday.
• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors:

• Ability to maintain a positive, therapeutic attitude toward residents, families, coworkers, etc.
• Communication skills that include careful listening, sensitivity to emotions attached to the message, and thoughtful responses.
• Exhibits a positive customer service attitude, which includes respect, friendliness, a willingness to assist others, and consistent completion of job duties.
• Displays personal initiative to complete work with minimal supervision and address problems with the proper individuals.
• Reliable work attendance.
• Commitment to confidentiality for both resident and co-worker information.
• Discloses personal information only to appropriate supervisory co-workers.
• Approaches work with a flexible and positive attitude. Ability to change the course of activity with changing demands without experiencing undue stress or frustration.

Work Environment:

• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and lifting a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Be able to push/pull 100 lbs.
• A gait belt is provided and to be on you at all times during your working hours.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision, hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Requires knowledge or office equipment (i.e. fax, telephone, intercom system, computer, printer, fire board panel, television, VCR/DVD, small appliances, etc.)
• Workplace includes the entire building, surrounding grounds, swimming pools, and all areas necessitated by off-site field trips and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience – Prior personal care experience and/or rehab experience.
• Education – Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Certification/License – Valid driver’s license with no major violations within the past five years.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer Contributed Family Health Insurance
• FREE Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Limited Medical Plan
• Short Term Major Medical Plan
• Employer Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday as a Holiday
• Tuition Scholarship
• Country Meadows Foundation
• Recruitment Award
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Pay
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Coaches
• $2 Meal Plan
• Cash Bonus Programs