Topeka - Full-time Wellness Coordinator - Assisted Living

Reports to: Apartment Director.

Position Status: Full-time.

Hours of Operation: The hours will be set by the Apartment Director; does include evenings and weekends as necessary.

Job Summary: The Wellness Coordinator's primary function is to provide and manage a health and wellness program for residents to maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. This position supports the overall mission of resident retention; specifically, resident health and wellness as it relates to maintain residency within the apartments. It also serves as a support to the Marketing and Activities Departments in a variety of capacities. This position exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving problems and developing the health and wellness program to meet the needs of residents and to market to prospective residents.

Essential Functions / Duties:

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive health and wellness program which specifically address key areas of wellness (i.e. Mind, Body, and Spirit); activities range from book clubs, computer classes/lessons, wellness meetings, yoga, dancing, relaxation courses, Tai Chi courses, etc.; schedule and facilitate training sessions, group meetings, exercise opportunities/classes, etc. for residents participating in the health and wellness programs.
• Analyze retention needs within the community and make recommendations to improve retention of residents through the wellness program.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating marketing plan for McCrite Plaza;
  
  work closely with members of the marketing team on innovative ideas to develop a wellness culture within the community.
• Responsible for encouraging and motivating resident participation in the health and wellness activities to ensure ongoing success of the program.
• Assist in implement new marketing events that focus on wellness and targets independent living and assisted living leads.
• Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment, computer equipment, and/or facilities used for health and wellness purposes.
• Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to health and wellness activities.
• Provide direction, encouragement, and assistance, as needed, to residents and possibly family members, regarding the importance of health and wellness.
• Create various communication pieces to keep residents abreast of weekly and monthly activities.
• Assist Activities Director with day to day activity operations when wellness activities are not in session.
• Assist with organization and scheduling of community events related to residents' needs and interests.
• Purchase supplies and materials to promote, enhance, and support programs; maintain materials to implement programs; organize, set-up, and take down props or other items.
• Responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision during activities.
• Contact residents with reminder calls about activities, events, and general items; provide assistance to residents to get to and from activities.
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service classes, and committee meetings as assigned; complete report for facility committees, as needed or requested.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Operate computers programmed with software needed to record, store, and analyze resident information; operate copy/fax/printer machines to send documents and produce documents.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Apartment Director.
• Please refer to the Physical and Other Requirements section for abilities that are essential as they relate to the ability to do duties listed above.

Education and Experiences: Prior experience in a similar working environment is a requirement. Experience in a social or recreational program or related area is desired or an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant. Current Certified Nurses Assistant license preferred. CDL required.

Abilities: The successful candidate will have a poised, professional demeanor, and a positive attitude. They will be resourceful and have the ability to take the initiative in a changing workplace and adapt to varying requirements and needs. Specific abilities include:

• Ability to understand, observe, and enforce infection control procedures related to facility services.
• Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and recognize potential physical, chemical, and electrical hazards and take immediate corrective action as appropriate.
• Ability to understand and enforce the Exposure Control Plan as this position risks occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious material as an essential function of the job.
• Ability to safeguard the privacy of Residents' health information.
• Ability to speak and read English, and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, residents, and staff.
• Ability to use computers; the ability to use the designated facility computer system (or systems) at a proficient level.
• Ability to perform other related duties as directed by administration.
• Must attend staff meetings, in-service classes, and committee meetings as assigned or required.
• Must have a current driver's license and the ability to drive company vehicles used to transport residents to and from activities, medical appointments and community events; requires a CDL and Passenger Endorsement.

Physical and Other Requirements: Primarily this position works in various activity rooms and is subject to lifting and transporting items used for activities and/or decorations. In addition, this position interacts with residents, family members, staff, etc., under all conditions and circumstances and must be constantly alert for resident safety. This position is also subject to exposure to infectious diseases, conditions, etc., including the Hepatitis B viruses.

This position also operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

This position requires the following abilities as essential to for the position:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, finger, grasp, push, pull, reach, or walk.
• Ability to lift objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects along a horizontal level but from position to position. This includes lifting and carrying weights in the 35 to 50 pound range.
• Ability to exert force upon an object in order to draw, drag or tug objects toward the source of the force in a sustained motion.