Wellness Instructor - Senior Living / Ovation Sienna Hills

Description:
Wellness Instructor

Status: Full Time

Location: Ovation Sienna Hills - 1525 E Ovation Pl, Washington, UT 84780

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Job Summary

A Wellness Instructor on an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care campus, leads engaging, resident-centered fitness and holistic wellness programs in collaboration with the Wellness Director.

This position will adapt physical and cognitive activities to suit varying capability levels, boosting mobility and independence for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents.

The Wellness Instructor collaborates with various stakeholders to create a positive and healthy environment, promoting activities, education, and resources that encourage a balanced lifestyle.

This role is crucial in fostering a culture of wellness that improves productivity, reduces healthcare costs, and enhances the quality of life for all participants.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities


* Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive wellness programs.


* Responsible for planning, developing, and executing a holistic, campus-wide wellness program.


* Design and lead a diverse calendar of land-based (and aquatic, if applicable) group exercise classes, including yoga, strength training, water aerobics, and walking clubs.


* Provide one-on-one instruction and orientation for residents using the campus fitness center and cardiovascular equipment.


* Lead specialized movement classes aimed at improving core stability, balance, and gait to minimize fall risks.


* Work closely with residents to promote daily physical activity, helping them maintain the strength needed for activities of daily living (ADLs).


* Design low-impact, sensory-rich, and dementia-friendly activities that focus on range of motion, rhythm, and reminiscence.


* Utilize movement and specialized therapies to help manage and redirect behaviors associated with dementia and memory loss.


* Conduct functional fitness screenings for new residents and monitor ongoing progress, documenting outcomes and attendance per department policy.


* Coordinate closely with nursing, occupational therapy, and life enrichment teams to ensure resident wellness plans are cohesive and medically appropriate.


* Prepare monthly wellness calendars, contribute to community newsletters, and educate residents on healthy lifestyle choices and behavior change strategies.


* Maintain a safe environment in fitness areas, ensuring all equipment is clean and functioning correctly, and following HIPAA and infection control guidelines.


* Create and disseminate wellness-related educational materials.


* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs.


* Report on wellness program outcomes and metrics to stakeholders.


* Promote a culture of wellness throughout the organization.


* Provide individual wellness coaching or counseling.


* Maintain current knowledge ...