Wellness Assistant

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a Wellness Program Assistant to support the operation and delivery of a holistic wellness program for residents, employees, and community members. Responsibilities include data collection, program development, and coordinating wellness activities.

The role emphasizes assisting with program implementation, documentation, and public relations, while maintaining an engaging environment focused on mind, body, and spirit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in geriatric health and fitness preferred.
• Experience leading individual and group exercise classes (endurance, strength, flexibility).
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain records, reports and documentation on residents' participation and attendance.
• Motivate residents to attend wellness activities and programs.
• Assist residents with wellness activities and events, including transportation within and outside the Village (CDL with passenger endorsement required) and specific skills.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of wellness supplies.
• Maintain resident gift shop, crafts, or wellness projects.
• Assist in developing and publishing wellness announcements, newsletters, and advertising; manage public relations.
• Assist in planning events and calendars; support wellness programming.
• Create and facilitate a comprehensive wellness program addressing mind, body, and spirit.
• Promote the organization’s mission, vision, beliefs, values, goals, and Servant Leadership.
• Attend and participate in departmental and Village meetings, training, and development opportunities; foster cross-department collaboration.
• Follow policies and procedures including safety, employment, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Exercise instruction

Leadership

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Assists the operation and delivery of a holistic wellness program for PVM residents, employees, and members of the surrounding community by assisting with program development, implementation, and/or delivery; data collection, entry, and/or evaluation; marketing and other administrative/clerical duties.

Responsibilities

1. Monitoring, assists with records, reports and maintains appropriate documentation regarding residents' ability, participation, interest, attendance, etc.
2. Motivates residents to attend and participate in wellness activities. Ability to devise resident projects, instruct residents, and stimulate their interest.
3. Assists residents with wellness activities and events including but not limited to:- Transporting, within Village, and outside of the Village (Commercial Drivers License with a passenger endorsement required)- Executing skills (motor, sensory, etc)
4. Monitors and maintains inventory of wellness supplies.
5. Maintains and assists with the resident gift shop, crafts, or wellness projects.
6. Assists in the development and publication of wellness announcements, newsletter, and advertising. Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
7. Assists in the development and planning of the events calendar. Assists with resident programs in the Wellness Department.
8. Assist in creating, developing and facilitating a comprehensive wellness program that is preventative, holistic in nature and addresses mind, body and spirit dimensions.
9. Embraces, upholds, and promotes Presbyterian Villages of Michigan's mission, vision, beliefs, values, strategic goals, objectives and Servant Leadership.
10. Attends, leads, and/or participates in all appropriate departmental/Village meetings, training and development opportunities. Maintains a supportive working relationship between all departments.
11. Follows established policies and procedures including but not limited to:- Presbyterian Village employment policies and procedures- Departmental policies and procedures- Safety policies and procedures- Federal, state and local regulations
12. All other duties as and/or tasks as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or G.E.D Equivalency required.

Experience : Previous experience working in geriatric environment in a health and fitness capacity is preferred. Previous experience successfully leading individual and group exercise classes, including but not limited to endurance, strength, and flexibility classes. Previous leadership experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Computer knowledge and ability related to use of Microsoft Office Suite, other database related systems pertinent to the role.