Health & Fitness Educator (Bilingual Spanish) Job at Wonderful Center for Health Innovation, Bakersfield, CA

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  • Wonderful Center for Health Innovation
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Our mission is to transform the paradigm of health and wellness in California’s Central Valley while dramatically improving health outcomes for The Wonderful Company’s employees, their families, and the communities in which they live and work. If you are a qualified Health Coach, you could be a part of a team that is evolving a new completely free model for world-class health and wellness that can have an immensely positive impact on the underserved and vulnerable populations we serve.

Our approach is unique, with our owners personally overseeing these efforts. We are deeply committed to bringing positive, multi-generational change to the communities we serve. Giving back and leaving the planet better than we found it will be our legacy. To learn more about our programs and read our entire Corporate Social Responsibility report, click here.

Job Description

The Health Coach will serve as an integral part of our onsite primary care team, responsible for helping patients improve their health by providing them with tools and motivation to make healthier choices. The Health Coach will serve as patients' first point of contact when it comes to health and wellness matters within the clinic and beyond. Each Health Coach serves as an advocate for patients in all areas related to health and wellness. The essential job duties include:

  • Build long-term relationships with patients who visit the wellness center.
  • Conduct group and individual diabetes self-management education sessions using evidence-based protocols.
  • Take patients' vitals and document their visits with the doctor.
  • Reinforce the doctor's recommendations and help patients create plans to adhere to those recommendations.
  • Participate in onsite and offsite outreach efforts to help engage patients in health and wellness.
  • Provide outpatient diabetes and self-management training and education to type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetic patients. Education includes but is not limited to signs/symptoms and respective treatments for hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, DKA, and HHNK.
  • Plan, develop, and implement individual and group diabetes education for adults, pediatrics, and their families and caregivers.
  • Instruct patients in the evidence-based Standards of Care for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and other chronic diseases.
  • Monitor and evaluate short and long-term patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with clinicians.
  • Identify ways to improve the care of patients and make recommendations to leadership.
  • Travel may be required to both Delano and Lost Hills clinics.
  • This position will require visiting remote locations on our mobile clinic.
Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or GED, required.
  • B.S. Nutrition & Dietetics, preferred.
  • 2+ years of nutritional services experience.
  • Written and verbal fluency in Spanish, required.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of community wellness, nutrition, and physical fitness.
  • Outstanding communication skills and customer care.
  • Time management and excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Point and Outlook.
  • Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

  • Pay Range: $27.00- $36.00/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
  • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
  • Opportunities for development and internal mobility
  • Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
  • Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
  • Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
  • Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

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Job Tags

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