Heathers Manor – Fitness Specialist (Senior Living)

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The position is Part-time, late mornings Monday through Friday, some weekends may be required and the rate of pay for this role is $16-19 per hour DOE

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in an environment that values your unique talents, and will help you succeed? Look no further! Heathers Manor, a Transforming Age community located in Crystal, MN, has an environment that supports your career growth, no matter what you are looking to do!

We offer great pay, work/life balance, and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full-time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/heathers-manor/ , and find your happy place here!

OurFitness Specialist plays an integral role in our Life Enrichment and Resident Activities programs, leading morning exercise

activity to stimulate and support the social, physical, and emotional needs of our residents.

OurFitness Specialist

• Leads safe, engaging group exercise classes tailored to older adults a few hours per week.
• Creates a welcoming, upbeat environment where residents are feeling comfortable participating
• Encourage participation while respecting individual limits and health conditions
• Builds relationship-learns residents' names appropriately
• Watches for safety concerns and responds appropriately
• Works closely with Life Enrichment Director on schedules and specific programs
• Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional and compassionate manner.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior education/experience with gerontology or working with older adults strongly desired.
• One or more years of experience working in long term care setting, home care or a related field strongly desired.
• Ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively in the English language and successfully work in a multi-cultural environment. Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not required.
• SilverSneakers certification required, or the ability to obtain one (details provided during interview).
• Ability to lead with patience, warmth and encouragement
• Completion of a background check. Additional pre-screenings including a drug screen, physical, and TB test may be required per state/local guidelines.