What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Wellness Associate/Fitness Specialist position at Senior Living Communities?
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Now accepting applications for a Wellness Associate / Fitness Specialist.
This position instructs classes, promotes safety and health education, and supports design and implementation of an all-inclusive wellness program that addresses the components of physical fitness and health related to the geriatric community.
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POSITION SUMMARY : Implementation of wellness programming and delivery of wellness classes according to the specific needs / programs of the campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
- Implements standards of exercise, wellness and senior health on the campus while operating the wellness components in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the governing body in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Designs and leads fitness based classes specific to the campus population. Instructs classes or routines based on the determined level, health and mobility of the resident in order for the resident to gain in physical / mental health or to maintain current physical or mental status.
- Ensures the safety and proper progression of residents participating in all responsible classes.
- Maintains daily attendance records for all classes and progression of residents participating in the classes instructed. Reports this data to the Wellness Coordinator.
- Coordinates wellness and exercise opportunities with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, and other departments within the campus, if needed.
- Educates fitness participants as to self-protection from infectious diseases and promotes other safety precautions.
- Communicates with the Wellness Coordinator, Administrator, other staff, or health care professionals any changes in resident conditions or abnormal behavior.
- Assists residents in transferring or ambulating as necessary to participate in wellness classes.
- Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
o People First, Always
o We Exist to Serve our Members
o We Have a Responsibility to be Full
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
TRAVEL : No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
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