Wellness Instructor - Restorative (CNA)
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 therapy team to provide expertise in wellness, fitness, and exercise programs within a Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Senior Care Wellness setting. The position offers comprehensive restorative training onsite, and the instructor will assist in the restorative care of patients, focusing on specific areas like ambulation, transfer training, and range of motion, with limited involvement in typical CNA tasks. The role is part of the EnerG by Aegis program, which focuses on a holistic approach to wellness across seven dimensions.
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, and splint/prosthesis care.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
