Life Enrichment Assistant - $1,000 Sign On Bonus

Benedictine Health System; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Benedictine Health System seeks a Wellness Assistant to enhance residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness activities.

The role supports developing wellness programming, facilitating daily events, collecting data for assessments, and implementing care plans based on residents’ needs in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in long-term care setting.
• BLS certification required.
• First Aid certification required.
• If leading the program, meet federal regs for activity programming.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in long term care

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Activity planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

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

Salary Range

$17.82-$19.69

Benefits Statement

A robustbenefits 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 voluntarybenefits. For more information visit our website atwww.benedictineliving.org.

Additional Information

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$1,000 Sign On Bonus - $500 after 3 months of employment, $500 after 6 months of employment.

• Assisted in planning and leading engaging activities for senior residents to promote social interaction, mental stimulation, and overall well-being.

• Encouraged resident participation in group activities, games, arts and crafts, music, and special events.

• Provided companionship and emotional support while building positive relationships with residents.