Petersburg Medical Center
Location
Petersburg, VA | United States
Job description
Position Summary
This part time position will be responsible for implementing the "Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance" program (TJQMBB), an evident-based falls prevention program. The Tai Ji Quan Facilitator will work as part of the PMC Community Wellness Team to support the new Administration for Community Living (ACL) Falls Prevention grant awarded to Petersburg Medical Center. The balance training regimen will be held in-person, twice a week, for twenty-four (24) weeks at a time for older adults at risk for falling and people with balance disorders. Tai Ji Quan Facilitators will oversee the twice weekly program and will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation necessary to make the TJQMBB program successful. In addition to leading workshop sessions, the position provides leadership for in-person classes by collaborating with other departments and community partners to recruit and retain participants and complete the required data collection elements for grant reporting.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Tai Ji Quan Facilitator is responsible for completing a live on-line instructor training. Upon training completion, the Facilitator will:
Work within the PMC Community Wellness team to implement in-person evidence based fall prevention programming fidelity
Work with other departments, such as Home Health, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care, to engage patients and residents in Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
Work with community partners to increase capacity and program attendance
Promote a safe, nurturing, healthy and positive environment
Engage with participants to ensure program retention and assist participants as needed
Effectively communicate and collaborate as a team member
Perform other duties as assigned
Hours
The program sessions are currently scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings, though this is subject to change. Set-up, clean-up and program communications related to recruitment and retention of participants will total approximately 4-6 hours per week.
Skills and Abilities
All employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance and teamwork. Customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills along with the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient time management is a must. All employees must understand and manage patient / customer confidentiality. Specifics are:
Follow curriculum and training as designed to ensure program fidelity and outcomes
Possess the skills and abilities to work with an aging community and varying abilities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, engage and motivate people
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Qualifications
High school or college graduate
Prior experience working with and teaching physical activities to older adults is preferred
Obtain or maintain CPR certification
Must complete the on-line Ti Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance training upon hire
Type: Part-time
Expires: 03/31/2024
Job tags
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