Wellness Leader will assist skilled nursing residents with exercise wellness programs designed by Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Staff.

• work setting is at a skilled nursing facility in Omaha, Nebraska

• PRN or part-time hours 20 – 29 hours per week

• preferred training as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), exercise specialist or a therapy student

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain a current file/list of residents participating in wellness program.

• Review resident wellness plans and recommendations from consultants (O.T., P.T., S.T., etc.) and supervise program as outlined.

• Transport residents as needed to and from wellness area.

• Document correctly on the resident’s performance, equipment, checklists, incident reports, etc.

• Assist residents in completion of wellness program activities on order of physician or therapist.

• Ambulate (not gait train) resident per established wellness program.

• Reinforce safe transfer techniques to residents and care givers, including use of gait belt as taught by therapist.

• Participate in resident care conferences, facility meetings, educational programs, etc. as requested or assigned.

• Assist residents on and off exercise equipment utilizing safe transfer techniques.

• Assist residents in completion of upper and lower body exercises as outlined in wellness program.

• Facilitate completion of wellness programs by assisting and supervising residents to ensure the recommended level of resistance and repetitions are completed.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and facility rules.

• Perform housekeeping tasks to keep equipment and department clean.

• Adhere to safety, risk, and emergency procedures.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of high school diploma

• Preferred training as certified nursing assistant, exercise specialist or therapy student

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