CNA Restorative

About the Role

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. This role is set in a Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Senior Care Wellness environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 include:
  • Ambulation
  • Transfer training
  • Bed mobility
  • Active/passive range of motion
  • Dressing/grooming
  • Splint/prosthesis care
• Focus on restorative duties with limited or none of the "less desirable" tasks that often accompany a CNA position.
• Work with the EnerG® by Aegis program, which focuses 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.

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.

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.

Schedule

Up to 40 hours per week - rotating weekends.