WELLNESS COORDINATOR - BRIGHTMORE OF WILMINGTON

Liberty Healthcare Management Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced:

WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Full Time, Days

Job Summary:

  • Directs, coordinates and supervises all wellness programming and ensures implementation of the I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Wellness Program.
  • Manages departmental budget.
  • Sets positive attitude, tone and atmosphere for the Wellness Department.
  • Must treat each visitors, your supervisor and residents with courteousness and respect.
  • Prepares and monitors the work schedule for contract instructors and interns.
  • Ensures open communication between self, immediate supervisor, and residents, Executive Director as well as between other department staff.
  • Prepares monthly resident engagement and activity reports using template provided by Senior Living Management.
  • Recruit and oversee all contracted fitness instructors.
  • Recruit, oversee, and completes reports required by university for college interns in the wellness department.
  • Lead 15-20 hours of community exercise classes weekly. 
  • Conduct wellness orientation for all residents, wellness assessments and write exercise prescriptions for residents,
  • Create Blogs for the website 2 x a week.
  • Ensures that there is a monthly resident educational presentation from the Wellness department.
  • Maintain accurate records of contract instructor credentials.
  • Responsible to ensure supplies and equipment are adequate, stored, maintained properly, and available to staff to provide for efficient department performance. 
  • Is knowledgeable of how to use each cleaning chemical used in the wellness department. 
  • Trained on proper PPE for chemical use and has access to SDS for each chemical in use.
  • Is knowledgeable of Infection Control and Standard Precautions and ensure employees are following all policies and procedures.
  • Schedule any exercise equipment maintenance needs.
  • Assist with marketing and fundraising.
  • Stay current on health and wellness knowledge to share with residents.
  • Ensure pool and spa chemical testing completed and action taken for out of range chemical levels.
  • Ensure pool and spa are operating within Health Department guidelines at all times.
  • Monitor daily operations of the Wellness Center and I.N.S.P.I.R.E. health and wellness activities around campus.
  • Work with other departments to create and integrate the wellness philosophy throughout the community.
  • Maintain good communication skills with all departments as well as residents about wellness activities provided on campus.
  • Create, schedule, and present health and wellness workshops throughout the year for residents.
  • Maintain confidentiality of medical information and/or contact information.

Job Requirements:

  • Must have a degree in Exercise Science or related field and/or 5+ years’ experience teaching exercise to seniors as a certified instructor. 
  • Must be willing and interested in completing continuing education programs for additional certification to ensure the INSPIRE programming stays fresh and relevant.
  • Must demonstrate neat appearance and good personal hygiene and set example for other staff by wearing appropriate uniform/attire and nametag as established by supervisor.
  • Must have a professional attitude, excellent communication skills, and be conscientious, trustworthy, dependable and punctual.
  • Must be CPO certified or willing to become CPO certified within 3 months of employment.
  • Must read, know, and follow oral and written communication regarding personnel, department and Facility policies.
  • Runs department in a safe manner and trains staff in proper safety practices to include fire and safety alarms, disaster drills and infection control practices and wearing of protective equipment.
  • Must be knowledgeable of Health Department Sanitation practices and follow policies and procedure for cleaning and handling contaminated materials and proper removal.
  • Must attend all required in-service training for all staff. 
  • Conduct wellness departmental meetings and in-service training in proper safety practices.
  • Reviews wellness policies and procedures periodically for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Assures compliance and recommends changes as needed.

Visit www.libertyseniorliving.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.