Wellness Assistant

Benedictine; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b) match

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Nazareth Living Center is hiring a Wellness Assistant to support residents through wellness activities and programs. The role focuses on enriching quality of life by organizing social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness initiatives within the community.

The position runs on days, with hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at Nazareth Living Center. Requires High School Diploma, BLS and First Aid certifications, and prior long-term care experience when possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in long term care preferred.
• BLS Certification and First Aid Certification required or in progress.
• If leading a program, meet federal regulations for activity programs as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate the community's wellness programming.
• Lead daily events and programming to meet residents' needs.
• Collect data to support residents' assessment processes.
• Assist in implementing the plan of care based on resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Wellness Assistant

Job Locations

• Location: USA-MO-St. Louis
• Campus Name: Nazareth Living Center
• Category: Wellness
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Specific Shift Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Scheduled Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
• Weekend Work Requirement: None
• Salary Range: $17.00 - 20.00 per hour
• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Working Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Days)

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 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.

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 match
• Employer 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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