Wellness Assistant

Benedictine; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,138 - 27,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Benedictine Living Community-Duluth is hiring a Wellness Assistant to support residents' quality of life through social, spiritual, and therapeutic wellness activities. The role focuses on creating engaging programs and supporting overall wellness across the community.

You will help develop wellness programming, facilitate daily events, collect assessment data, and assist in implementing care plans tailored to residents' needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in long term care settings preferred.
• BLS Certification and First Aid Certification are preferred.
• Regulatory qualifications referenced in job posting may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing the community's wellness programming.
• Facilitates daily events and programming to meet residents' needs.
• Performs data collection to support residents' assessments.
• Assists in implementing the plan of care based on residents' needs.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in long term care

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Wellness Assistant

Job Locations

USA-MN-Duluth

• Campus Name: Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
• Category: Wellness
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Specific Shift Times: 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Scheduled Days of the Week: Per Block
• Weekend Work Requirement: Every Weekend
• Salary Range: 16.07 - 19.85

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

16.07 - 19.85

Benefits Statement

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.