Associate specialist

Description

Find your new career with a team that makes a difference in senior’s lives.

Come see why Marsh's Edge is certified as a Great Place to Work!

Now accepting applications for a Wellness Associate / Fitness Specialist.

This position instructs classes, promotes safety and health education, and supports design and implementation of an all-inclusive wellness program that addresses the components of physical fitness and health related to the geriatric community.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Interviews offered daily!

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 Coordinator.

• Coordinates wellness and exercise opportunities with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, and other departments within the campus, if needed.
• Educates fitness participants as to self-protection from infectious diseases and promotes other safety precautions.
• Communicates with the Wellness Coordinator, Administrator, other staff, or health care professionals any changes in resident conditions or abnormal behavior .
• 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.

COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Communication Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity.

Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.

• Flexibility The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control;

remains open to ideas and tries new things

• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
• Professionalism Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes.

Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.

Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity;

upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles :

o People First, Always

o We Exist to Serve our Members

o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Last updated : 2024-05-30