- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Fitnesss Group Leader
ORGANIZATION: National Church Residences Memorial Towers Senior Apartments
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Purpose: To engage the client and residents in meaningful physical activities to enrich their lives and promote good health.
Requirements:
- Knowledgeable and proficient in working with groups
- Understanding of older adults possible cognitive and physical limitations
- Knowledge and understanding of techniques of fitness discipline (certification or evidence of training is required)
- Knowledge of adaptations needed when working with vulnerable and elderly populations
- Recognize situations that require staff intervening
Responsibilities:
- Sign in and out in the volunteer log every visit
- Assure all residents and clients interested in participating are accommodated and comfortable
- Adequate pre-planning
- Coordinate with site staff regarding activity needs
- Assist in acquiring "sign in" sheet for the activity
- Monitor the involvement of the participants and assure adequate hydration is available
- Assist those needing additional support and modifications of techniques
- Provide adequate rest periods
- Maintain the privacy of residents and do not disclose confidential information
- Clean area and return room to pre-activity configuration
- Discuss with staff any observations or recommendations with regard to this activity
- Notify your supervisor immediately if any injury, fall, change in condition or concern about any resident - assist with incident report as necessary
Time Commitment:
- This is best done on an on-going basis to provide consistent benefits (ie. 1-2 times per week)
- Six sessions minimum commitment
- May be a fitness leader sub to fill in during times of permanent leader’s illness or scheduling conflict
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About National Church Residences Memorial Towers Senior Apartments
Location:
1405 S. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: Originating from a Christian commitment of service, our mission is to provide high quality care, services and residential communities for all seniors. Our Vision: To advance better living for all seniors, enabling them to remain home for life. Our Promise: Excellence that transforms lives.
Description
The Nation's Largest Provider of Affordable Senior Housing, a National Leader in Supportive Services
National Church Residences is an innovative leader in integrating housing, health care and other supportive services for seniors, families and others who need us. Thousands of people nationwide come home to the comfortable, affordable housing that National Church Residences offers.
Headquartered in Upper Arlington, Ohio, National Church Residences is the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing and services. With over 340 communities in 28 states and Puerto Rico, National Church Residences also provides health care in Ohio and Florida, including the operation of Senior Living Communities and permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. The National Church Residences model of person-centered care includes adult day services, assisted living, senior housing, rehabilitation suites, memory care, rehabilitation centers, outpatient therapy, home health care and hospice.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1405 S. 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85007
DATE POSTED
January 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Coaching
- Bilingual
- Dance / Aerobics
- Fitness Instruction
- Event Planning / Management
- Martial Arts
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training