CNA Restorative

Aegis Therapies; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support, mentorship, CEUs

Flexible schedule, PTO + CEU day

Licensure reimbursement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical, dental, vision within 30 days

Nationwide transfer opportunities

Multiple settings nationwide

Job summary

Aegis Therapies in Kirkwood, MO is seeking a Wellness Instructor to join the Rehab Therapy Team and lead restorative wellness programs. You will work with therapy staff, delivering fitness plans and activities while receiving onsite restorative training. A CNA certification is required and weekend rotation is possible.

The role is full-time with retention bonuses, and the company offers extensive benefits, nationwide mobility, and ongoing professional development in senior care wellness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA certification in state of practice.
• Specialty certification as personal trainer or fitness instructor preferred.
• Experience with exercise/activities for seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness, fitness, and exercise programs with the rehab therapy team.
• Receive full restorative training onsite.
• Assist in restorative care of patients as directed.
• Perform exclusive restorative tasks (ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, ROM, dressing/grooming, splint care).

Skills

CNA Certification

Wellness Program Delivery

Senior Wellness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal trainer certification

Job description

Restorative CNA - Wellness Instructor Working with the Rehab Therapy Team

Job Type: Full Time ***Retention Bonus available*** Schedule: Up to 40 hours - weekend rotation Setting: Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility, Senior Care Wellness Location: Kirkwood, MO

Aegis Therapies, one of the nation’s leading providers of rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring a Wellness Instructor in Restorative Care to join our supportive team and reap the benefits of some of the best career advantages in the industry.

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.
• No restorative experience necessary, (CNA Certification Required)
• Assist in the restorative care of patients as directed.
• Exclusive restorative responsibilities (Ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, active/passive range of motion, dressing/grooming, splint/prosthesis care) with limited or none of the “less desirable” tasks that often accompany a CNA position.

Energ by Aegis: Created to help us look at health in a new way, EnerG® by Aegis programs focus on the seven dimensions of wellness – a holistic approach designed to help individuals be well wherever they are. EnerG wellness programs take traditional recreational activities to a new level, offering an individualized, results-driven approach to enhance health and happiness.

Why Aegis Therapies

• Career Growth & Development: We invest in your future with specialized, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities and the strongest clinical support in the industry.
• Flexibility - Redefining Work-life Balance: We offer you the opportunity to maintain flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you never have to choose between your career and the things that make life worth living.
• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with teams that value your expertise and dedication.

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
• And much more

Restorative Care is an essential part of improving lives in skilled nursing facilities. At Aegis Therapies, we take a patient-centered approach to care that ensures you’ll have the opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives. If you’re someone who loves working with different people to achieve a common goal, a career in restorative care is for you.

Qualifications

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

EEO Statement

Aegis Therapies and its Family of Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For detailed information on your rights.

More support. More opportunities. More impact. More of what you’re looking for in your rehab or wellness career.

At Aegis Therapies, one of the nation’s leading providers of contract rehabilitation and wellness services, we invest in your future with specialized ongoing training, true advancement opportunity and the very best clinical support in the business. Aegis Therapies is leading rehabilitative therapy and wellness into the future, and we’re inviting those who share our passion to join us out in front.