CNA Restorative

AEGIS Therapies • Pella, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aegis Therapies, a leading provider of rehabilitation and wellness services, is seeking 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 comprehensive restorative training, with no prior restorative experience required, though a CNA certification is mandatory. Responsibilities include assisting in the restorative care of patients, focusing on ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, range of motion exercises, dressing/grooming, and splint/prosthesis care, while minimizing less desirable CNA tasks. The role utilizes the EnerG by Aegis program, which focuses on the seven dimensions of wellness for a holistic approach to health.

Requirements

• CNA Certification Required
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Current certification as Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA in state of practice

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.
• Exclusive restorative responsibilities including ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, active/passive range of motion, dressing/grooming, and splint/prosthesis care.

Benefits

• Support, mentorship, clinical education and unlimited CEUs
• Flexible schedule, paid time off, plus 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED