Exercise Assistant

QLI•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORK IN OMAHA! Are you ready for a role where you are moving constantly in order to support people reach their highest level of physical and emotional well-being? If you are active and energetic – we want to meet you! We are a national leader in providing life-changing rehabilitation and care for those who have sustained a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. We successfully implement a comprehensive approach to the therapeutic process for each of our residents. We are a passionate and mission-focused team. We are QLI. It’s not about titles at QLI – we value our people, our creativity, our results, our Mission. The Exercise Assistant on East Campus supports each resident’s physical and functional wellness program while collaborating with the therapy team. The exercise assistant will work alongside direct care team members in playing an active role in supporting resident ADL's. This is a physical position with time spent facilitating traditional therapies as well as: Adaptive Sports – think tandem bike riding, rock climbing, archery and golf Virtual Reality – who wouldn't want to travel through space and time? Other creative therapy methods – you are only limited by your creativity The Exercise Assistant complies with the resident’s therapy program, reports residents’ participation & progress in exercise program to therapists, and attends care conferences with residents, family members, and other healthcare professionals. The Exercise Assistant will occasionally conduct in-service training to other team members, as well as participate in new team member orientation. Come join the team that supports your personal and professional growth – become who you are meant to be! A successful candidate will: Understand and provide instruction with exercise program (secondary to plan of care) Accurately complete written documentation Possess knowledge of proper body mechanics Respond appropriately to feedback from residents and other team members Be an optimistic and collaborative team player Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral Be patient with others and creatively solve problems Possess excellent customer service skills Demonstrate an ability to learn new skills

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old (required)
Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Nebraska (required)
Understand and provide instruction with exercise program (secondary to plan of care)
Accurately complete written documentation
Possess knowledge of proper body mechanics
Respond appropriately to feedback from residents and other team members
Be an optimistic and collaborative team player
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Be patient with others and creatively solve problems
Possess excellent customer service skills
Demonstrate an ability to learn new skills
A drug screen and criminal background check are required.
Must not have any condition or limitation that could pose a direct threat to self or others unless such threat can be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to pass a fitness assessment designated for this job title and perform all physical activities related to the position.
Regular attendance in your assigned role is an essential job function.

Responsibilities

Comply with the resident’s therapy program
Report residents’ participation & progress in exercise program to therapists
Attend care conferences with residents, family members, and other healthcare professionals
Conduct in-service training to other team members
Participate in new team member orientation