Wellness Assistant

St. Gabriel's Community; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

St. Gabriel's Community is seeking a Wellness Assistant to enrich residents' lives through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and wellness activities within the community.

The role supports development and facilitation of programming, collects data for assessments, and helps implement the care plan to meet individual resident needs. A high school diploma and care-related certifications are preferred, with long-term care experience valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in long term care and wellness programming requirements.
• Federal regulatory qualifications for activities program supervision.
• Certification in BLS and First Aid is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing the community 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Regulatory eligibility for activities program (federal §483.15(f)(2))

2 years of experience in a social or recreational program in healthcare

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 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

$17-19 DOE

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.