Wellness Instructor - Restorative CNA - PRN
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 in a Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Senior Care Wellness setting. The Wellness Instructor will report to the Director of Rehabilitation/Therapy and collaborate with the therapy team to deliver wellness, fitness, and exercise programs. The position offers full restorative training onsite, with no prior restorative experience required, though a CNA certification is mandatory. Responsibilities include assisting in patient restorative care, focusing on ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, active/passive range of motion, 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 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.
- Exclusive restorative responsibilities including ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, active/passive range of motion, dressing/grooming, 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
