HealthPRO Heritage
Wellness Coordinator
HealthPRO Heritage, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Overview
Full Time Senior Living Wellness Coordinator/Exercise Physiologist in Fairfax, VA
Position will be working within an upscale Senior Living Community with both Assisted & Independent Living residents.
Qualified candidates should have previous experience working specifically with the elderly, providing fitness classes (group and individual)
The opportunity will be providing wellness classes, Personal training with the geriatric population, and providing fitness presentations in coordination with the community enrichment department.
Schedule: Monday to Friday typically 10 am to 4 pm.
30-35 hours per week
Pay Range for this position is:
$25.00-$28.00/hour based on experience.
The Exercise Physiologist Develops and implements fitness/wellness programs to ensure the growth of each program. Monitors and documents resident participation in fitness sessions.
Schedules and conducts fitness classes during prescribed time period to ensure that the program is conducted in an efficient manner. Promotes the fitness program throughout the facility to increase program participation through seminars, assisting in communication to families, residents, nursing, therapists, physicians, and facility staff.
At HealthPRO Heritage, we
value our staff members and their dedication to our mission of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals we serve. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Tasks
• Opens the Center daily.
• Conducts monthly checks of emergency equipment throughout the Center to ensure that it is functioning properly.
• Develops,
manages
and
implements
comprehensive health
and
wellness programs for senior population.
• Provides one-on-one, personal training programming (HealthyFIT) as developed by the licensed therapists and communicates with them regularly regarding the resident’s participation or lack there of.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts health and wellness related educational presentations; contacts and schedules varied speakers from local health related organizations and businesses; seeks input from participants; researches potential topics regarding health awareness, exercise and fitness, medication management and safety issues.
• Oversees the Center’s fitness room and instructs seniors on the proper use of Fitness equipment.
• Coordinates repair and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Coordinates and schedules health provider services offered at the Senior Center, e.g. blood pressure checks and hearing tests; serves as coordinator with the Parks and Recreation Department for Senior Games; coordinates Project Heat Relief.
• Develops additional health resources for the Senior Center through community education and volunteer recruitment.
• Serves as team leader with other staff and seniors to plan and carry out the logistics of the Senior Games opening ceremonies.
• Organizes focus groups to solicit feedback on existing fitness/wellness programs offered at the Senior Center.
• Collects data and develops outcomes measurements for health and fitness programs.
• Prepares publicity materials and promotes the activities at the Center through a variety of media venues.
• Participates in other center activities as appropriate and as needed.
• Covers the Reception Desk and provide daily assistance to clients; helps clients complete applications; assists with daily tours; handles cash and prepares receipts for deposit on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Serves as Coordinator of the Wellness Committee.
Additional Job Duties
• Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in health education, physical education, recreation administration or closely related field and moderate experience in managing or supervising health, physical education or recreation programs, preferably working with the senior population in the CCRC setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of the aging process, psychosocial aspects of aging, and understanding the needs of the older adult.
• Knowledge of the most common diseases and/or functional disorders of the aging.
• Working knowledge of resources available in the community for older adults.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize health seminars and activities for senior adults within the CCRC related to topics of interest.
• Ability to work with groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, residents and their families, physicians, and the general public.
Position will be working within an upscale Senior Living Community with both Assisted & Independent Living residents.
Qualified candidates should have previous experience working specifically with the elderly, providing fitness classes (group and individual)
The opportunity will be providing wellness classes, Personal training with the geriatric population, and providing fitness presentations in coordination with the community enrichment department.
Schedule: Monday to Friday typically 10 am to 4 pm.
30-35 hours per week
Pay Range for this position is:
$25.00-$28.00/hour based on experience.
The Exercise Physiologist Develops and implements fitness/wellness programs to ensure the growth of each program. Monitors and documents resident participation in fitness sessions.
Schedules and conducts fitness classes during prescribed time period to ensure that the program is conducted in an efficient manner. Promotes the fitness program throughout the facility to increase program participation through seminars, assisting in communication to families, residents, nursing, therapists, physicians, and facility staff.
At HealthPRO Heritage, we
value our staff members and their dedication to our mission of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals we serve. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Tasks
• Opens the Center daily.
• Conducts monthly checks of emergency equipment throughout the Center to ensure that it is functioning properly.
• Develops,
manages
and
implements
comprehensive health
and
wellness programs for senior population.
• Provides one-on-one, personal training programming (HealthyFIT) as developed by the licensed therapists and communicates with them regularly regarding the resident’s participation or lack there of.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts health and wellness related educational presentations; contacts and schedules varied speakers from local health related organizations and businesses; seeks input from participants; researches potential topics regarding health awareness, exercise and fitness, medication management and safety issues.
• Oversees the Center’s fitness room and instructs seniors on the proper use of Fitness equipment.
• Coordinates repair and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Coordinates and schedules health provider services offered at the Senior Center, e.g. blood pressure checks and hearing tests; serves as coordinator with the Parks and Recreation Department for Senior Games; coordinates Project Heat Relief.
• Develops additional health resources for the Senior Center through community education and volunteer recruitment.
• Serves as team leader with other staff and seniors to plan and carry out the logistics of the Senior Games opening ceremonies.
• Organizes focus groups to solicit feedback on existing fitness/wellness programs offered at the Senior Center.
• Collects data and develops outcomes measurements for health and fitness programs.
• Prepares publicity materials and promotes the activities at the Center through a variety of media venues.
• Participates in other center activities as appropriate and as needed.
• Covers the Reception Desk and provide daily assistance to clients; helps clients complete applications; assists with daily tours; handles cash and prepares receipts for deposit on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Serves as Coordinator of the Wellness Committee.
Additional Job Duties
• Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in health education, physical education, recreation administration or closely related field and moderate experience in managing or supervising health, physical education or recreation programs, preferably working with the senior population in the CCRC setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of the aging process, psychosocial aspects of aging, and understanding the needs of the older adult.
• Knowledge of the most common diseases and/or functional disorders of the aging.
• Working knowledge of resources available in the community for older adults.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize health seminars and activities for senior adults within the CCRC related to topics of interest.
• Ability to work with groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, residents and their families, physicians, and the general public.