Wellness Assistant/Activity Assistant

Benedictine; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

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

This role supports developing wellness programming, facilitates daily events to meet residents’ needs, and participates in data collection to inform assessments and plan of care based on individual needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in long term care.
• BLS and First Aid certifications.
• If the person leading the program they must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing wellness programming and facilitates daily events.
• Performs data collection to assist with residents’ assessment processes.
• Assists in the implementation of the plan of care based on the residents’ needs.

Skills

Experience in long term care

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

$19.38-$21.42

• 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.