Fitness assistant/ Instructor in Senior Living Position Available In Davidson, North Carolina

Job Description:

Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are ordinarypeople doing extraordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated togiving back and supporting our team members, local community, andothers worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of theBest Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see whyWellmore of Lexington is certified as a Great Place to Work! Nowaccepting applications for a Wellness Associate / FitnessSpecialist. This position instructs classes, promotes safety andhealth education, and supports design and implementation of anall-inclusive wellness program that addresses the components ofphysical fitness and health related to the geriatric community. Welook forward to meeting you soon! Interviews offered daily!

POSITION SUMMARY

: Implementation of wellness programming anddelivery of wellness classes according to the specific needs /programs of the campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Maintains HIPAAstandards and regards all medical or healthcare informationpertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
• Implementsstandards of exercise, wellness and senior health on the campuswhile operating the wellness components in accordance with theestablished policies and procedures of the governing body incompliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Designs andleads fitness based classes specific to the campus population.

Instructs classes or routines based on the determined level, healthand mobility of the resident in order for the resident to gain inphysical / mental health or to maintain current physical or mentalstatus.

• Ensures the safety and proper progression of residentsparticipating in all responsible classes.
• Maintains dailyattendance records for all classes and progression of residentsparticipating in the classes instructed. Reports this data to theWellness Director.
• Assists residents in transferring orambulating as necessary to participate in wellness classes.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training and educationprograms as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

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

• Technical Skills
• Individual mustdemonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned whichindicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond theaverage.
• Communication
• Demonstrates an ability to effectivelyand regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improvethe quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable,accurate data.
• Initiative
• Is self-motivated and personallycompetitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and theteam. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstratesan ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to thesupervisor on an ongoing basis.
• Flexibility
• The ability toquickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigateobstacles with ease and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others withoutinterrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideasand tries new things
• Teamwork
• Balances team and individualresponsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed.

Exhibits patience and compassion.

• Professionalism
• Ensuresservice is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumesresponsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner whichenhances the brand image. Understands that no information is trulyprivate and conducts online or social networking activitiesaccordingly.
• Ethics
• Treats people with respect; keepscommitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and withintegrity; upholds the

Company’s Guiding Principles:

o PeopleFirst, Always o We Exist to Serve our Members o We Have aResponsibility to be

Full Physical Demands, Work Environment, andExpected Hours of Work:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Thisposition is very active and requires frequent standing, walking,bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will berequired to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to pushup to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use properbody mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• Thisposition regularly requires long hours and frequent night andweekend work.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected, although occasionaltravel may be required for training sessions, continuing educationopportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school education orequivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Willingnessto learn and implement wellness. Assist Wellness Director withaward winning classes. Work with residents to live longer,healthier, happier lives. Maintain HIPPA standard. Ability to read,write, speak and understand English fluently. Ability to meet orexceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards. Abilityto use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and officeequipment. Ability to understand and follow directions as given.

Ability to work with minimal supervision. SLC2