CNA-Restorative Aide

Altoona, IA

Altoona Nursing  and Rehab Center is looking for a Restorative Aide to assist in the provision of restorative or rehabilitative care to  our residents. 

Restorative Aide Requirements:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (Required)
  • 1 year RA experience (Preferred) 

Restorative Aide Duties:

  • Restorative Aide will assist in the provision of regular resident care as may be directed.
  • Provides active and passive range of motion following directions from Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist.
  • Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Assist in the provision of restorative or rehabilitative care.
  • Notifies appropriate licensed staff when resident complains of pain.
  • Performs restorative nursing tasks such as ambulation, range of motion, positioning, self-feeding, etc., within the scope of individuals’ training..
  • Observes and reports resident’s ability to ambulate, distance of ambulation and body alignment and gait during ambulation.
  • Ambulates resident to the distance specified with nursing assistance and/or equipment indicated and following the care plan.
  • Records ambulation on Ambulation Record daily.
  • Records muscle strengthening, ROM and ambulation on resident’s interdisciplinary notes monthly.
  • Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode and ambulating the residents.
  • Adheres to policies and procedures of the facility.
  • Participates in socialization activities.
  • Assists resident back to bed, turns and positions resident as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe body mechanics and with available resources.
  • Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.
  • Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Competitive Pay Based on Experience
  • Shift Differential Pay Evening and Overnights- starting at 2 P.M.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) + One Floating Holiday Per Year
  • Full-time associates- Benefits available

Work Requirements:

Rotating Shifts 7 am to 3:30 pm or 8-430

No weekends  rotating Holidays

Posted  09/10/2025

JOB CODE: 1000694