What are the responsibilities and job description for the A Matter of Balance Coach - YH Trauma - PRN - Days position at WellSpan Health Services?
Schedule:
PRN
Days
As Needed
About 3-hours per week
General Summary
Assists class participants with becoming more confident about managing falls by coaching them in strength training, finding ways to reduce falls, and protecting themselves if patients do fall. The coaches lead group discussion, problem solving strategies, video and gentle physical exercise.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides accurate information about fall prevention. Encourages interactive discussion about the concepts and skills presented.
- Provides skills to assist in fall reduction. Demonstrates and coaches the exercises outlined in the Matter of Balance Program.
- Acts as a facilitator by helping participants understand ways to reduce falls and protect themselves if patients do fall.
- Promotes socialization and a solution oriented environment among the participants.
Required for All Jobs:
- Performs other related duties as identified.
- WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
- WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year Experience with education or health care. Required
Courses and Training:
- A Matter of Balance certification. Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of adult and childhood educational principles.
- Strong communications skills.
