Wellness Instructor - Restorative CNA

About the role

Aegis Therapies is hiring a Wellness Instructor in Restorative Care to join its rehabilitation therapy team in Springfield, MO, working in a rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, and senior care wellness setting. The role involves delivering wellness, fitness, and exercise programs, providing restorative care, and receiving onsite training, with a focus on the EnerG® seven‑dimension wellness approach.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Rehabilitation/Therapy and work exclusively with the therapy team.
• 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.
• Perform exclusive restorative responsibilities including ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, active/passive range of motion, dressing/grooming, and splint/prosthesis care.
• Implement EnerG® by Aegis wellness programs that focus on the seven dimensions of wellness and offer individualized, results‑driven activities to enhance health and happiness.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Skills

• Wellness, fitness, and exercise program delivery.
• Ambulation and transfer training.
• Bed mobility assistance.
• Active and passive range of motion exercises.
• Dressing and grooming support.
• Splint and prosthesis care.
• Knowledge of EnerG® seven‑dimension wellness programming.
• Experience working with senior populations.
• Exercise and activity training for older adults.

Benefits

• Support, mentorship, clinical education, and unlimited CEUs.
• Flexible schedule and paid time off, plus one paid CEU day.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage within 30 days or less.
• National opportunity to transfer while maintaining employment status.
• Ability to work in multiple settings nationwide (CCRC, SNF, Assisted Living, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health).
• Interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care.

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