Wellness Instructor - Restorative CNA - PRN
Job Type: PRN | Schedule: Flexible Hours | Setting: Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility, Senior Care Wellness | Location: Lamun-Lusk Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home - Big Spring, TX
About the role
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. 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. Receive full restorative training provided onsite; no restorative experience necessary (CNA Certification Required).
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.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Limited or none of the "less desirable" tasks that often accompany a CNA position
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
Why Aegis Therapies
- Career Growth & Development: Specialized, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities and the strongest clinical support in the industry
- Flexibility - Redefining Work-life Balance: Opportunity to maintain flexibility and a healthy work-life balance
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate with teams that value your expertise and dedication