Lifestyle and Health Instructor PRN

Lifestyle and Health Instructor

Hours: PRN coverage

Location: The Wellington at Springfield, MA

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides knowledge and expertise in delivering appropriate wellness, fitness and exercise programs for patients and employees. Suggests additional programs and provides information related to exercise/wellness activities.  Works directly to market programs and services and enroll clients for participation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Directly deliver wellness/exercise programs and services for patient and employee health
• Identify and suggest appropriate enhancements to programs and services
• Assist in development of new programs/services to expand program and enhance participation
• Assist in design and implementation of marketing and promotions initiatives to attract appropriate clientele and expand program participation
• Monitor client participation and performance and produces records as requested
• Monitor existing equipment and supplies available for effective operation of programs and makes suggestions for enhancements
• Promote company as a national presence in professional conferences/seminars, and participates in presentations as available
• Participate as requested in quality review activities to assure appropriate delivery of services, and standards of practice requirements are met
• Complete required documentation relative to patient/employee services
• Adhere to established procedures related to patient orientation/start-up
• Monitor number of wellness/exercise sessions 
• Interact with customer staff and team members in a positive manner, work collaboratively to ensure patient/employee and customer satisfaction relative to services rendered

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum hiring age is 17 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Specialty certification as personal trainer, exercise specialist, fitness instructor, health and fitness specialist or similar area,  preferred
• Current certified nursing assistant may be required
• Background in exercise and activity training with senior populations, preferred
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Capable of working without direct supervision.
• Good customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee and company proprietary information
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Mobility, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, walking, heavy lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to hear, ability to read and write, ability to detect odors, and ability to remain calm under stress.
• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and normal language / cognitive skills.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretchers.*
• Lifting of patients*, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds rarely.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to transfer patients.*
• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients / caregivers.
• Work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

*   Several task and job duties involve a risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

CODE OF CONDUCT

Must adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities

EEO Statement: Aegis Therapies and its Family of Companies (“the Company”) is committed to a diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For detailed information on your rights, click here. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-877-858-9013 or via email at employment@aegistherapies.com for assistance. The affirmative action plan will be made available for applicants to review. Please contact the location leader to schedule. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Drug-Free Workplace. Click here to view our Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision. Click here: https://www.mycare.com/PublicFile/65f11946-5238-4db3-8dc8-9668ee3e78d6