Wellness Coordinator, Part-Time

Position Description : The Outlook at Windhaven is a Forefront Living CCRC located in Plano, TX. Our mission is to come together and make each moment matter for those we serve. The Outlook at Windhaven family is looking for individuals who want to be a part of our team and help continue our mission.

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, our family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care.

As Wellness coordinator , you will be responsible for

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers.

Coordinate activities and classes in wellness center operation including collaborating with facility; interacting with participants, programs and equipment upkeep and participant safety.

Instruct and lead land and water based programs in accordance with Facility Policies and State Regulations.

Encourage and recruit participation in the Wellness program.

Promote Wellness programming in collaboration with supervisor through internal marketing such as : flyers, monthly calendar of events, inservices, meet-and-greets, etc.

Maintain Wellness participant data base for individual and group outcomes.

Make rounds through exercise area and locker rooms to monitor for cleanliness, safety, and resident assistance needs.

Collaborate with supervisor to develop and implement policies and procedures for both land and water based programs.

Coordinate and oversee contracted health fitness services, i.e., Tai Chi, Yoga, etc. as needed.

Collaborate with facility for Wellness / Health Fair for residents and employees on annual basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Community Rehabilitation Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Preferred experience with mature adult exercise programming.

Degree in Exercise Physiology or in Health and Fitness related field.

Experience in Cardiac Rehab

COMPETENCIES :

Analyticalthe individual synthesizes complex or diverse information

Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Oral communicationthe individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings

Leadershipthe individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others, possesses political savvy and is a team player

Quality managementthe individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Judgmentthe individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to create an atmosphere of high energy and motivation to encourage participation in wellness program.

Ability to develop internal and external relationships to support needs of the Wellness Program, i.e., collaborate with independent contractors and volunteers.

Demonstrate computer proficiency. Prefer experience in Microsoft Office products and any Health and Wellness software.

Ability to lead and instruct both land and water based exercise programs.

Prefer CPR and Lifeguard Certification.

Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.

Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients.

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below.

Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities.

Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

WORK CLIMATE :

Position will work at the assigned facility, primarily indoors, with changing climate, some oversight of outdoor programs

WORK PACE :

Self-paced, requiring the ability to work quickly and accurately in an often-times demanding work environment