Wellness Assistant

Benedictine; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Education assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Benedictine Living is seeking a Wellness Assistant to help enhance residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and wellness activities within the community. You will support the development of wellness programs and facilitate daily events to meet residents’ needs.

The role includes data collection to aid assessments and assisting in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs, with a robust benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, and education

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in long term care is preferred.
• BLS Certification is preferred.
• First Aid Certification is preferred.
• If the position leads the program, qualifications must meet federal regulations.
• Qualifications per 483.15(f)(2) must be met by the activities director or qualified professional.

Responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing residents' quality of life through wellness activities and programs.
• Develop and facilitate the community's wellness programming and daily events.
• Collect data to support residents' assessments and care plans.
• Assist in implementing the plan of care based on residents' needs.

Skills

Wellness programming

Event facilitation

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

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.

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 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

$18-19 DOE

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.