CNA Restorative
About The Position
Aegis Therapies, a leading provider of rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring a Wellness Instructor in Restorative Care to join their supportive team. This role involves working exclusively with the therapy team to provide expertise in wellness, fitness, and exercise programs for patients in a rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, or senior care setting. The position offers full restorative training onsite, with no prior restorative experience required, though a CNA certification is necessary. The focus is on assisting in the restorative care of patients, including ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, range of motion exercises, and dressing/grooming, with limited involvement in typical CNA tasks.
Requirements
- Current certification as Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA in state of practice
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification as personal trainer, exercise specialist, fitness instructor, health and fitness specialist or similar area, preferred.
- Background in exercise and activity training with senior populations, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Report to the Director of Rehabilitation / Therapy and work exclusively with the therapy team to provide knowledge and expertise in delivering appropriate wellness, fitness, and exercise programs.
- Receive full restorative training provided onsite.
- Assist in the restorative care of patients as directed.
- Focus on exclusive restorative responsibilities such as ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, active/passive range of motion, dressing/grooming, and splint/prosthesis care.
Benefits
- Retention Bonus available
- Support, mentorship, clinical education and unlimited CEUs
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- One paid CEU day
- Licensure reimbursement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration for providing the best patient care
- Medical, dental, vision within 30 days or less
- National opportunity to transfer while maintaining employment status
- Multiple settings nationwide: CCRC, SNF, Assisted Living, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
