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Writing Homework Help. week 3 discussion forum 1

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Health and Wellness Jobs and Career Goals

Use one of the job search engines (i.e. Monster, indeed, SimplyHired) to look for positions in the health and wellness arena. Also, many professional organizations post available positions on their websites.

Address the following elements:

  • Explain two jobs that you would consider applying to. Provide details about these positions. Next, select one position you want to hone in on and explore further.
    Tip: Paste the job description into a word document since web links may get deactivated.
  • Appraise three to five specific skills, abilities, behaviors, attitudes, and/or knowledge areas you believe are important for success in the position. Clearly define and provide examples of each.
    Tip: It is recommended that you review the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically required for a specific occupation by visiting O*Net OnLine (Links to an external site.).
  • Evaluate certifications or credentials, if any, that are required or recommended for the jobs you selected.
  • Discuss the target population that you would be working with.
  • State the salary range and any additional benefits as they apply for your selected positions.
  • Assess transferrable skills. Which skills, acquired from previous positions or academically, will be relevant to your selected job?
  • Create two specific short term and long term career objectives.

Include the link to your selected job so that your peers can also view this job opening and the particular requirements. Any sources used must be referenced (Links to an external site.) and cited (Links to an external site.) according to APA guidelines, as outlined in the Writing Center. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two classmates by Day 7. Discuss any similarities and differences in career aspirations and job requirements to those of your peers. Each post should be at least 100 words in length.

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  • COLLAPSE SUBDISCUSSIONMatthew Gaunt

    Matthew Gaunt

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    Two jobs that I would consider applying to is a pet dietician for an animal hospital or a pet nutritionist for a large pet food manufacture company. A veterinary dietician and a pet nutritionist are specialists in animal nutrition. Nutrition is just as important to the health and wellness of animals as it is in humans. They hold the responsibility of creating and balancing nutrition to make sure that an animal’s dietary needs are met (Calvez et al., 2019). They also work in cooperation with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, wildlife rehabilitators, zookeepers and other animal health professionals on research and educational activities.One position I want to explore further is a pet nutritionist for Central Garden & Pet Company. This company is a leading innovator, marketer, and producer of quality branded products for pets. A pet nutritionist will work to support, develop, and expand existing product lines across fish, pet bird, small animal, reptile, and wild bird categories with an emphasis on nutritionally sound and premium formulations. This position will report to the Food Scientist and be responsible for supporting research and ensuring nutritional expertise and knowledge across the company. A Pet Nutritionist will lead efforts to expand natural food initiatives with a focus on innovation, quality, and safety. Responsibilities will also include working to support social media, veterinary & regulatory communities.Specific skills, abilities, behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge areas include knowing the nutritional needs of different species and formulate food rations in a balanced manner based upon those needs (Bermingham et al., 2014). Strong organizational and time management prioritization skills. Outstanding analytical skills and a strong customer service mindset. Self-motivated and driven to challenge the status quo. Having up to date knowledge regarding nutrition and regulatory trends that can unlock growth opportunities.Certifications and credentials that are required or recommended for the job include M.S. or DVM in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, and/or qualified nutritional experience. 3-5 years of experience working as a nutritionist or veterinarian in an animal nutrition or science position. The target population that I would be working with is a specific group of animal species of dogs and cats and their respective pet owners.The salary range for this position is $65,519 to $82,420. Additional benefits for this occupation include discounts on pet products. Phone discounts and yearly gym membership reimbursement. Benefit package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, long term care, and pet insurance. A 401k with full match up to 3%. Free life and disability coverage and discounts on movie tickets, sporting events and travelTransferrable skills previously acquired that are relevant to this selected job include business planning and strategic development experience (Department of Wisconsin Health Services, 2015). Communication skills; written, oral and formal presentation. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Knowing the nutritional and caloric requirements of an animal based upon their physical condition and type of physical activity. Knowing how to properly calculate the body condition scoring to determine what adjustments should be made to an animal’s diet. Having foundational nutritional and scientific information about product offerings to veterinary, corporate, regulatory, and public audiences in both verbal and written form.Specific short term career objectives is to get hired with a good company and learn the job so that I become a subject matter expert and experienced pet nutritionist in my role. Long-term career objectives are to complete my masters degree and become a registered pet dietician above a licensed pet nutritionist.Link to job posting:https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=pet%20nutritionist&l…
    Tip: ReferencesBermingham, E. N., Thomas, D. G., Cave, N. J., Morris, P. J., Butterwick, R. F., & German, A. J. (2014). Energy Requirements of Adult Dogs: A Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE, 9(10), 1–23. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1371/journal.pone.0109681Calvez, J., Weber, M., Ecochard, C., Kleim, L., Flanagan, J., Biourge, V., & German, A. J. (2019). Metabolisable energy content in canine and feline foods is best predicted by the NRC2006 equation. PLoS ONE, 14(9), 1–23. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1371/… of Wisconsin Health Services (2015). Worksite wellness resource kit. Retrieved from https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/physical-activity/wo… ReplyReply to Comment

  • COLLAPSE SUBDISCUSSIONDeborah Peterson

    Deborah Peterson

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    The first job that I would consider is Health Coach. The position that I found on Indeed is with a company called JumpstartMD and is a position for full-time Health Coach. The Job responsibilities include conducting health screenings and developing individualized program plans, conducting weekly one on one coaching sessions, performing medical procedures including EKG’s, blood pressure, body composition analysis, provision of sterile instruments, vitamin and pellet injections, and phlebotomy, managing inquiries, and phone calls, sending reminders, follow-up providing appointments, and EMR charting (Indeed (Links to an external site.)). The second job on Indeed that I would consider is a position as a wellness specialist. This position is with a company called US Ventura. The Job responsibilities include developing, administering, and managing wellness programs to improve the health of the team members and their families and reduce the long-term healthcare costs for the team members and the Company (Indeed (Links to an external site.)). The position I want to hone in on and explore further would be the full-time Health Coach.According to the O*Net summary for a Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, some of the skills, abilities, and knowledge necessary for a Health Coach include active listening, oral expression, critical thinking, and problem sensitivity (O*Net Online (Links to an external site.)). These skills and abilities will allow me to communicate effectively, listen and understand the client’s problems, recognize and solve problems, and use logic and reasoning to identify solutions.The certifications and credentials required for the job as a Health Coach include a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field, Health Coach certification, and CPR certification. The posting also suggests that have a medical assisting and phlebotomy certification is desirable but not required.The target population for this job posting is referred to the clinic to lose weight and improve their overall quality of life.The Health Coach post states that they offer competitive pay and the potential for bonuses. However, the salary range is not specifically stated for this job posting, but similar postings provide $25-35 an hour. Benefits offered for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).My relevant transferrable skills include having a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness and a CPR certification. Other skills that I possess include being a good listener, having the ability to critically thinking and problem solve, and being able to recognize and solve problems.My short term and long-term career objectives are as follows; I plan to obtain a Health Coaching certification upon completing my Bachelor’s degree, I then plan to get an entry-level job to gain experience, and I would ultimately like to have my own wellness business helping people improve their overall health and wellness. Reply

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