Wellness Assistant– Every Other Weekend

Benedictine; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine is seeking a Wellness Assistant in Shakopee, MN to enhance residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness activities. The role supports development of wellness programming and facilitates daily events to meet residents’ needs.

The assistant will perform data collection to aid assessments and assist in implementing care plans based on residents’ needs, in a long-term care setting with a focus on holistic wellness.

Qualifications

• Is a qualified professional who can direct the activities program per federal regulations.
• Promotes wellness activities including social, spiritual, therapeutic and other programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing residents' quality of life through wellness activities.
• Facilitate daily events and programming to meet residents' needs.
• Perform data collection to assist with residents’ assessment processes.
• Assist in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs.

Skills

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

$22.00 – $24.50 per hour

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.