Lifestyle Coach

Western Home Communities•Cedar Falls, IA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lifestyle Coach to join our Fortified Life team! As a Lifestyle Coach, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of wellness and empowering our members to lead fulfilling lives. The ideal candidate will have a background in wellness and nutrition, along with a deep understanding of the dimensions of wellness. Western Home Communities is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). That means we offer residential living for seniors at every stage of health, activity and independence, from those who need no assistance, to others who require round-the-clock nursing care. This is often referred to as the continuum of care. At Western Home, our mission is to help older adults live fulfilling lives through people-first care, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of community. Our team members lead with a servant spirit, act with integrity, and embrace innovation to create a welcoming and supportive environment for residents and families.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, wellness, health promotion, or related field.
CPR certified or willing to obtain
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Strong understanding of the dimensions of wellness and their impact on overall health and well-being.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Diverse health and well-being experience is highly recommended
Strong case management skills with an aging population is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement personalized wellness plans for residents, focusing on physical, emotional, social, intellectual, occupational, and spiritual dimensions of wellness.
Carries a caseload of 40-50 members within Fortified Life/Wellness Programming.
Provides Lifestyle coaching (i.e. one on one coaching weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, designed to keep members successful through all areas of well-being) to members based on their needs throughout their time in the program.
Build relationships with members to effectively help improve their well-being, independence, and safety in their residence. You are the advocate for each of the members in your caseload throughout the members lifetime in Fortified Life.
Stay informed about current trends and best practices in wellness and nutrition, and incorporate new ideas into programming.
Collaborates with many different departments within Western Home to provide the best coaching care for members in Fortified Life.
Assists when called upon to instruct classes or provide educational wellness opportunities to members within Fortified Life or members within the Western Home Communities and the Grosse Aquatic and Wellness Center.