Nursing - Restorative Care Specialist L1

Legacy Village of Stillwater
Restorative Care Specialist| Empower Independence. Strengthen Quality of Life.
Are you passionate about helping seniors maintain their strength, mobility, confidence, and independence? We are looking for an experienced Restorative Care Specialist to provide individualized restorative support while helping residents maintain or improve their ability to complete everyday activities.
In this role, you’ll take on greater responsibility for implementing restorative care programs, monitoring resident progress, identifying changes in functional abilities, and collaborating with nursing and therapy teams. Guided by Western States Lodging & Management’s mission of Serving You Like Family, you’ll combine compassionate care with a strong focus on resident independence, dignity, and quality of life.
What’s in it for you- Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay - $12.50 – 14.50 hourly.

The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.

401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties

Eligible full-time associates are entitled to the following:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.

Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

What You’ll Do

Provide individualized restorative care according to resident care plans, therapy recommendations, and established restorative programs.
Implement restorative programs designed to maintain or improve residents’ mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, and ability to complete activities of daily living.
Assist residents with walking, transfers, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, mobility devices, and other restorative activities.
Encourage residents to perform daily activities as independently as safely possible rather than completing tasks for them.
Provide assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other activities of daily living while promoting resident independence.
Monitor resident participation, tolerance, functional abilities, and progress during restorative activities.
Recognize changes or declines in a resident’s mobility, strength, balance, cognition, or ability to complete daily activities and communicate concerns promptly.
Accurately document restorative services, resident participation, progress, refusals, and other relevant observations.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, life enrichment, and other care team members to support individualized resident goals.
Reinforce techniques and recommendations established by physical, occupational, or other therapy professionals.
Provide additional guidance and support to less-experienced care associates regarding restorative approaches and techniques.
Assist with maintaining restorative equipment and ensure equipment is clean, safe, and used appropriately.
Provide compassionate support and companionship to residents, including individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairments.
Maintain resident dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal choice throughout all care and restorative activities.
Follow community policies, infection-control procedures, safety practices, and applicable state and federal requirements.
Participate in resident care discussions and communicate relevant observations that may assist the interdisciplinary team in evaluating resident needs.

What Makes You Successful

Previous experience in caregiving, senior living, rehabilitation, restorative care, skilled nursing, or a related healthcare environment.
CNA certification preferred and may be required depending on community or state requirements.
Previous experience assisting with restorative nursing, rehabilitation, mobility, or activities of daily living preferred.
Experience supporting seniors with dementia or cognitive impairments is a plus.
Working knowledge of restorative care techniques, mobility assistance, transfers, positioning, and range-of-motion activities.
Ability to recognize and communicate changes in resident condition or functional abilities.
Strong documentation, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with nursing, therapy, residents, families, and other associates.
Ability to provide guidance and serve as a positive resource to less-experienced care team members.
Compassionate, patient, dependable, and committed to maintaining resident dignity and independence.
Ability to follow individualized care plans and established restorative programs with limited supervision.

You Know You’re Successful When…
Residents are actively engaged in maintaining their strength, mobility, daily living skills, and independence to the greatest extent safely possible. You consistently carry out restorative programs, accurately document resident progress, recognize and communicate changes in functional abilities, and work collaboratively with nursing and therapy teams to provide personalized care that helps residents maintain their confidence and quality of life.
Why Join Western States Lodging & Management?
Western States Lodging & Management is a leading property management company with a diverse portfolio that includes nationally recognized hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, Legacy Senior Living communities, and Nxt multifamily apartment communities throughout the western United States.
Our mission is simple: Serving You Like Family. That commitment extends beyond our guests and residents—it defines how we treat our associates and business partners. We believe that great people build great communities, which is why we invest in our team through meaningful work, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for long-term career growth. At Western States Lodging & Management, we encourage every team member to serve as an Ambassador of our values, a trusted Consultant who brings knowledge and solutions, a Collaborator who builds strong relationships through teamwork, and a Coach who is passionate and empowers others to learn, grow, and succeed.
Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace where your contributions are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your potential is supported every step of the way.
Apply today and discover why thousands of associates have chosen Western States as the place to build a meaningful career.