“How do you live in the moment?” We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

Nursing Restorative Therapist reports to the Director of Care and, under the direction of the Unit Supervisor, coordinates and supports the Home’s restorative care program to help residents achieve and maintain their highest level of function, mobility, and independence while preserving dignity and choice. As the Home’s designated lead for the restorative care program, the Nursing Restorative Lead ensures suitable residents are identified through assessment, restorative goals are reflected in the plan of care, and routine restorative nursing interventions are implemented consistently by the care team. Working closely with the Physiotherapist and interdisciplinary team, the Lead supports education, documentation standards, and ongoing monitoring of restorative outcomes to promote resident quality of life.

Wage Rate: The starting wage rate is $26.75/hour.

Vacancy: This is not an existing vacancy and is a new position.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate the Home’s Restorative Care Program and ensure it is implemented consistently across units.
- Establish clear restorative program workflows (referrals, eligibility, interventions, documentation, and follow‑up) and ensure staff understand roles, responsibilities, and escalation pathways.
- In partnership with the Unit Supervisor and interdisciplinary team,



identify suitable residents for restorative programming using resident assessment information (admission, quarterly, and significant change assessments) and translate findings into restorative goals and care plan interventions.
- Lead/participate in interdisciplinary care plan rounds as required, ensuring restorative goals are measurable, resident‑directed, and reflected in the plan of care and daily routines.
- Support accurate use of interRAI outputs (triggers, care planning priorities, outcomes tracking).
- Oversee and support the delivery of routine restorative nursing interventions that promote function, mobility, and independence (e.g., ADLs, bed mobility, transfers, ambulation/walking, toileting/continence routines, strengthening/ROM as appropriate).
- Ensure restorative approaches preserve the highest level of dignity, choice, and function, adapting interventions to resident goals, preferences, and abilities (person‑centered practice).
- Collaborate closely with Physiotherapy/OT (and other therapy partners) to identify residents who may benefit from rehabilitation services and to transition residents appropriately between rehab and restorative maintenance programs.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team to modify restorative plans as needs change (posthospital return, significant change, new equipment, current risks).
- Coach and mentor PSWs and care team members on restorative philosophy, techniques,



and safe resident transfer/handling practices; observe practice and provide real‑time feedback to support resident and staff safety.
- Apply adult‑learning principles to education (orientation, refreshers, skill reinforcement) and support competency tracking related to restorative practices and safe transfers.
- Maintain high‑quality documentation in the electronic health record (e.g., PointClickCare) including care plan round notes, program eligibility/intake, quarterly reviews, multidisciplinary documentation, and participation/outcome tracking (monthly statistics and required reports).
- Monitor documentation quality for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency with care plans; address gaps through coaching and follow‑up.
- Participate in the annual evaluation of the Restorative/Rehab Program, including reviewing outcomes, audit findings, resident feedback, and identifying improvement opportunities and action plans.
- Participate in audits and quality monitoring related to restorative care (documentation audits, restorative participation, outcomes, safe transfer practices) and support improvement actions.
- Understand and apply the Home’s quality indicators relevant to function and restorative programming; trend participation/outcomes and report themes to the Unit Supervisor/Director of Care to support CQI.
- Protect resident personal health information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA and applicable professional standards; model privacy‑aware documentation and communication at all times.
- Work in alignment with Occupational Health & Safety expectations, reporting hazards/near misses and su

📌 Nursing Restorative Therapist (Ottawa)
🏢 Cardinal Creek Residence
📍 Ottawa