WELLNESS ASSOCIATE - PISGAH MANOR

Liberty Healthcare Management; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Senior Living in Candler, North Carolina seeks an enthusiastic Wellness Associate to support residents through exercise and wellness activities, teach classes, and assist in evaluating progress.

You will help with safety, program setup, and promoting social engagement, while delivering compassionate care in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Willingness to work with others and to problem-solve.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with exercise protocol based on individual participant's needs, goals and/or ability levels.
• Assists Wellness Director with resident evaluations.
• Develops relationships with residents to encourage participation in exercise and wellness programs.
• Teaches water and land exercise classes and leads recreational exercise as directed by the Wellness Director.
• Instructs residents in safety orientation and procedures for use of equipment.
• Responds to emergencies according to Emergency Procedure Manual.
• Assist in planning and promoting wellness programs based on residents' needs and interests.
• Encourage social engagement through group exercise.
• Documents residents' attendance and participation level in wellness programs.
• Attends in-service training and assists with maintaining wellness supplies.

Job description

WELLNESS ASSOCIATE - PISGAH MANOR

Liberty Healthcare Management Candler, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares with Compassion….

LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING is currently seeking an experienced:

WELLNESS ASSOCIATE

Full Time, Days

JOB SUMMARY

• Assists residents with exercise protocol based on individual participant's needs, goals and/or ability levels.
• Assists Wellness Director with resident evaluations.
• Develops relationships with residents that encourages increased participation in exercise and wellness programs.
• Teaches water and land exercise classes and leads recreational exercise as directed by the wellness Director.
• Instructs residents in safety orientation and procedures for use of equipment utilized independently and without staff supervision.
• Responds to emergencies in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Emergency Procedure Manual.
• Assist in planning and promoting wellness programs based on needs and interests of the residents.
• Encourage social engagement through group exercise.
• Documents residents' attendance and participation level in wellness programs.
• Attends appropriate in-service training programs.
• Assists in the proper maintenance, storage, and use of the wellness supplies.
• Assists with the set-up of the intern programs and special events.
• Puts resident's service first, ensuring that residents receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Recognizes and respects individual's abilities and praises resident success in wellness programming.
• Performs other job duties as directed by the Wellness Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school degree or equivalent. Must have certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
• Must be willing to work and cooperate well with other employees.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Must be willing to perform various jobs.
• Must care for equipment used.
• Must use supplies economically.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Wears appropriate attire in keeping with Community dress code.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department and Community policy.