Company: Platinum Health Care
Location: Kansas City, MO
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Position: 13 Part-time, Unpaid (College Credit Required)
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Description
PHC was established in 2001 and was formed with the purpose of creating an in-home office for managing long-term care facilities. Currently, PHC comprises of 26 properties and 3 leased properties. Those facilities are located in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Missouri currently has 14 facilities located throughout the Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield areas, totaling over 1,400 employees. PHC understands that health care professionals are of the most overworked and unhealthy individuals in the workplace. Therefore, in order to decrease heart disease, cancer, illness, anxiety, strain, and many other health complications, PHC felt the need of implementing a wellness program for its employees and providing each facility will have its own fitness room.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for supporting the overall direction and development of the Health and Wellness programs for employees at Platinum Health Care. Interns will support the facilitation of fitness assessments (including health history, height, weight, circumference measurements, body composition, heart rate, blood pressure, submax VO2 treadmill testing, flexibility testing through the use of a sit and reach test, and muscular strength and endurance tests utilizing push-up and sit-up protocols); conduct equipment orientations including both cardiovascular equipment and resistance equipment; provide one-on-one training, nutritional advice and exercise prescriptions; help ensure a safe and clean facility by checking equipment, addressing and correcting malfunctions and maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies; chart member attendance and progress; support the development of incentive programs and motivation programs; assist with health promotion activities, including seminars, lectures and workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics including nutritional topics, time and stress management and relaxation techniques; assist with other fitness center programs that could include: flu shots, wellness messages, health screenings, blood drives, smoking cessation, body composition and blood pressure checks, and charitable events, and wellness website maintenance.
Requirements
Qualifications: B.S. in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, Wellness and Movement, Exercise Health Related Field, Junior and above. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced work environment. CPR & First Aid Certified. Be committed to encourage and motivate others to exercise and maintain healthy lifestyle through personal example.
