Wellness Assistant

St. Gabriel's Community; Missouri; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Education assistance

Job summary

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

The role involves developing wellness programming, facilitating daily events, collecting data for assessments, and supporting the plan of care based on residents’ needs. The position emphasizes compassionate service and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in long term care.
• BLS Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Program leadership qualifications per federal regulations §483.15(f)(2).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

English proficiency

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

$17.00 - 20.00 per hour

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

Why work for Nazareth?

We offer competitive salary, top-tier benefit options, and a welcoming community.

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision benefits. Nazareth offers two affordable, low deductible health plans to choose from
• PTO accrual from day one - accrue one day per pay period
• 403(b) with company matchEmployer sponsored Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Flex spending account
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Paid training
• Double-time on holidays worked
• Great coworkers!

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

At Nazareth Living Center, our values are Sacredness, Integrity, Hospitality and Collaboration.

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