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Wellness Aide
Colorado Springs Explorer Location - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920Posted Today
Full Time
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Wellness Aide is responsible for the implementation of wellness activities for participants in the Rocky Mountain Health Care Services Day Center. Working with the Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation departments, this position is an integral part in optimizing the wellness of our participants.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Expertise
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Results Oriented
- Personal Credibility
- Quality Focus
- People Focus
- Flexibility
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides wellness programming as directed by the rehabilitation department upon discharge from skilled therapy
- Instructs and supervises participants performing their exercises. Acts as a support
- Documents services provided to participants consistently, accurately and in a timely manner via Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follows procedure for flow sheet completion
- Participates in participant’s care planning as requested
- Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
- Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and program improvement initiatives as assigned
- Other duties as requested/assigned
ORGANIZATIONAL (CORE RATING FACTORS):
- Demonstrates support of the Company’s Mission, Vision and Core Values
- Provides Exceptional Customer Service
- Ensures discretion with confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Supports a collaborative work environment including courteous, helpful, and professional behavior.
- Embraces Organizational Excellence through practicing individual time management, efficiency and effectiveness and participating in continuous improvement efforts.
- Adheres to and supports all Company policies and procedures.
- Supports and practices safe work habits in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Brings ideas, problems and concerns forward and participates in resolution and implementation.
- Participates in and completes regulatory compliance trainings within the prescribed deadlines.
- Attends required meetings.
- Maintains skills and knowledge required including written and verbal communication, best practices for industry standards, and computer competency.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license for the state of Colorado
- Experience in a geriatric setting leading exercise or wellness programs
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail, elderly or disabled population is required.
- Current First Aid/BLS Certification is required
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
- Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
- Must be a reliable, independent self-starter possessing the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Must have reliable transportation in order to provide service to multiple locations.
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade and length of service.