About the role
Overview
Assists the operation and delivery of a holistic wellness program for PVM residents, employees, and members of the surrounding community by assisting with program development, implementation, and/or delivery; data collection, entry, and/or evaluation; marketing and other administrative/clerical duties.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring, assists with records, reports and maintains appropriate documentation regarding residents’ ability, participation, interest, attendance, etc.
- Motivates residents to attend and participate in wellness activities. Ability to devise resident projects, instruct residents, and stimulate their interest.
- Assists residents with wellness activities and events including but not limited to:• Transporting, within Village, and outside of the Village (Commercial Drivers License with a passenger endorsement required)• Executing skills (motor, sensory, etc)
- Monitors and maintains inventory of wellness supplies.
- Maintains and assists with the resident gift shop, crafts, or wellness projects.
- Assists in the development and publication of wellness announcements, newsletter, and advertising. Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
- Assists in the development and planning of the events calendar. Assists with resident programs in the Wellness Department.
- Assist in creating, developing and facilitating a comprehensive wellness program that is preventative, holistic in nature and addresses mind, body and spirit dimensions.
- Embraces, upholds, and promotes Presbyterian Villages of Michigan’s mission, vision, beliefs, values, strategic goals, objectives and Servant Leadership.
- Attends, leads, and/or participates in all appropriate departmental/Village meetings, training and development opportunities. Maintains a supportive working relationship between all departments.
- Follows established policies and procedures including but not limited to:• Presbyterian Village employment policies and procedures• Departmental policies and procedures• Safety policies and procedures• Federal, state and local regulations
- All other duties as and/or tasks as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Education : High School Diploma or G.E.D Equivalency required.
- Experience : Previous experience working in geriatric environment in a health and fitness capacity is preferred. Previous experience successfully leading individual and group exercise classes, including but not limited to endurance, strength, and flexibility classes. Previous leadership experience preferred.
- Computer Skills: Computer knowledge and ability related to use of Microsoft Office Suite, other database related systems pertinent to the role.