CNA Restorative

aegistherapies; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited CEUs

Licensure reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Medical benefits

Job summary

Aegis Therapies is seeking a Wellness Instructor in Restorative Care to join our Rehab Therapy team in Metropolis, IL. This full-time role focuses on delivering wellness, fitness and exercise programs for nursing facility residents.

No extensive restorative experience is required beyond CNA certification; you will work with therapy staff to implement appropriate activities, ambulation, mobility, and ROM while avoiding less desirable CNA tasks. EnerG by Aegis programs support health and happiness.

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 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 wellness, fitness, and exercise programs.
• 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.
• No restorative experience necessary, CNA Certification Required.

Skills

CNA Certification

Wellness instruction

Senior fitness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Restorative CNA - Wellness Instructor

Working with the Rehab Therapy Team

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week - Weekend rotation

Setting: Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility, Senior Care Wellness

Location: Metropolis, IL

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.

As a CNA/Wellness Instructor for Restorative Care, you will:

• 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.
• 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.

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