CNA Restorative

AEGIS Therapies•Lexington, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Aegis Therapies, a leading provider of rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring a Wellness Instructor in Restorative Care. This role involves working with the Rehab Therapy Team to provide expertise in wellness, fitness, and exercise programs for patients in a Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Senior Care Wellness setting. The position offers full restorative training onsite, with no prior restorative experience required, though a CNA certification is necessary. Responsibilities focus on restorative care tasks such as ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, range of motion exercises, dressing/grooming, and splint/prosthesis care, with limited involvement in 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 and happiness.

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