Wellness Assistant

Benedictine; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

The Wellness Assistant at Benedictine Living Community-Wahpeton supports residents' quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness activities within the community. The role involves helping develop programming and coordinating events aligned with residents' needs.

Responsibilities include facilitating daily activities, collecting data for assessments, and assisting with implementing care plans based on individual resident needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• If the person leading the program they must meet federal regulations and have related qualifications.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Wellness Assistant

Job Locations: USA-ND-Wahpeton

Campus Name: Benedictine Living Community-Wahpeton

Category: Wellness

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Specific Shift Times: 8:15 am to 4:45 pm

Scheduled Days of the Week: Set Schedule

Weekend Work Requirement: Every Third Weekend

Salary Range: $17-19 DOE

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

$17-19 DOE

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.