Fitness Assistant / Instructor in Senior Living

Well-More; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmore of Lexington is looking for a Fitness Assistant/Instructor to run daily exercises and wellness classes for residents across Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing.

The role is on-site, requires a high school diploma, and emphasizes safety, engagement, and compassionate care for seniors. You will collaborate with the Social Director and support residents in staying active and healthy.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and implement wellness.

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads fitness-based classes for the campus population.
• Maintains daily attendance records and reports data to the Wellness Director.
• Assists residents in transferring or ambulating to participate in wellness classes.
• Ensures safety and proper progression of residents in all classes.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

English fluency

Attendance/punctuality

Electronic records

Education

High school education

Tools

Electronic Records System

Job description

Fitness Assistant / Instructor in Senior Living

Locations

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Wellmore of Lexington | SCWLX
200 Wellmore Dr
Lexington, SC 29072, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $17.80 USD per hour
• Full-Time

Description

At The Wellmore of Lexington, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work ®and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Wellmore of Lexington?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for a Fitness Assistant/Instructor in Senior Living

As the Fitness Assistant, you assist the Social Director and run daily exercises and wellness class for our seniors in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing members.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to.

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 Director.
• 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.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

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:

• High school education or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Willingness to learn and implement wellness.
• Assist Wellness Director with award winning classes.
• Work with residents to live longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Maintain HIPPA standard.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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