Wellness Coordinator

Heritage•Austin, TX

5d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

He althPro Heritage has a great Wellness Coordinator Opportunity in Austin, TX. Part-Time Opportunity 20 Hours per week position This role is for Assisted Living / Memory Care 5 days a week - 4 hours a day preferred Starting Hourly Rate $20-24 an hour Why Choose HealthPro Heritage? Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions. Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth. Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do. Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes. Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind! Join Us in Making a Difference At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in health education, physical education, recreation administration or closely related field and moderate experience in managing or supervising health, physical education or recreation programs, preferably working with the senior population in the CCRC setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the aging process, psychosocial aspects of aging, and understanding the needs of the older adult.
Knowledge of the most common diseases and/or functional disorders of the aging.
Working knowledge of resources available in the community for older adults.
Ability to effectively plan and organize health seminars and activities for senior adults within the CCRC related to topics of interest.
Ability to work with groups.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, residents and their families, physicians, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Opens the Center daily.
Conducts monthly checks of emergency equipment throughout the Center to ensure that it is functioning properly.
Develops, manages and implements comprehensive health and wellness programs for senior population.
Provides one-on-one, personal training programming (HealthyFIT) as developed by the licensed therapists and communicates with them regularly regarding the resident’s participation or lack there of.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts health and wellness related educational presentations; contacts and schedules varied speakers from local health related organizations and businesses; seeks input from participants; researches potential topics regarding health awareness, exercise and fitness, medication management and safety issues.
Oversees the Center’s fitness room and instructs seniors on the proper use of Fitness equipment.
Coordinates repair and maintenance of fitness equipment.
Coordinates and schedules health provider services offered at the Senior Center, e.g. blood pressure checks and hearing tests; serves as coordinator with the Parks and Recreation Department for Senior Games; coordinates Project Heat Relief.
Develops additional health resources for the Senior Center through community education and volunteer recruitment.
Serves as team leader with other staff and seniors to plan and carry out the logistics of the Senior Games opening ceremonies.
Organizes focus groups to solicit feedback on existing fitness/wellness programs offered at the Senior Center.
Collects data and develops outcomes measurements for health and fitness programs.
Prepares publicity materials and promotes the activities at the Center through a variety of media venues.
Participates in other center activities as appropriate and as needed.
Covers the Reception Desk and provide daily assistance to clients; helps clients complete applications; assists with daily tours; handles cash and prepares receipts for deposit on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
Serves as Coordinator of the Wellness Committee.
Performs related duties as required.