Activities Assistant

Benedictine; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Education assistance

Job summary

Benedictine Living in Minnesota is seeking a Wellness Assistant to support residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and wellness activities.

You will help develop the community’s wellness programming, facilitate daily events, collect data for assessments, and assist in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs. Strong teamwork and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in long term care.
• BLS Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• If the person leading this position must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations.
• The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional per 483.15(f)(2) and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and wellness activities and programs.
• Assist in developing the community’s wellness programming and facilitate daily events and programming.
• Perform data collection to assist with residents’ assessment processes.
• Assist in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs.

Skills

Experience in long term care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

The Wellness Assistant is responsible for assisting in the enhancement of the residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness activities and programs within the community.

Assists in developing the community’s wellness programming. Facilitates daily events and programming to meet the needs of the residents. Performs data collection to assist with the residents’ assessment processes. Assists in the implementation of the plan of care based on the residents’ needs.

Qualifications Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in long term care
• BLS Certification.
• First Aid Certification
• If the person holding this position leads the program they must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations
• 483.15(f)(2) The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who--
  • Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who--
  • Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and
  • Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or
  • Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
  • Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
  • Has completed a training course approved by the State.

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

$19.08-$20.12

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.