Aegis Therapies·Effingham, Illinois
The CNA/Wellness Instructor will report to the Director of Rehabilitation and work exclusively with the therapy team to deliver appropriate wellness, fitness, and exercise programs. Responsibilities include exclusive restorative tasks such as ambulation, transfer training, bed mobility, and range of motion exercises.
Restorative cna - Wellness instructor: Working with the Rehab Therapy Team
JOB TYPE: PRN
As needed - Weekend coverage
SETTING: Rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, senior care wellness
Location: Effingham, 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.
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.
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. If you’re someone who loves working with different people to achieve a common goal, a career in restorative care is for you. Apply today!
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A current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice is required, although no prior restorative experience is necessary as onsite training is provided. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with potential specialty certifications in fitness or exercise.
Market context
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