Activities Assistant

Benedictine; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Benedictine is seeking a Wellness Assistant to enhance residents' quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and wellness activities within the community.

The role involves developing wellness programming, facilitating daily events, collecting data for assessments, and supporting plan-of-care implementation based on resident needs. Certifications and state qualifications may apply for program leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in long term care is preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• First Aid Certification required.
• If the person leads the program they must meet federal qualification requirements.
• 483.15(f)(2) activities program must be directed by a qualified professional; eligible for certification as a TRS/activities professional; or has state training approval.

Responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing residents' quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and wellness activities.
• Assist in developing wellness programming and facilitating daily events.
• Perform data collection to support resident assessments.
• Assist with implementing the plan of care based on residents' needs.

Skills

Experience in long term care

Data collection

Program facilitation

Resident engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

$17.82-$19.69

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.

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