Wellness Coach

Benedictine; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 25,940 - 38,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

Benedictine in Dickinson, ND is seeking a Wellness Coach to manage residents’ wellness programs and lead exercise groups. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents' needs throughout their admission and discharge process.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Wellness Training Class and be a Certified Nursing Assistant. A robust benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Wellness Training and Restorative Nursing Class.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing on the State Nursing Assistant registry.
• Hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain residents’ wellness/restorative nursing programs.
• Conduct exercise groups as per MDS criteria for restorative nursing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for residents’ admission and discharge.

Skills

Wellness Training

Restorative Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

The Wellness Coach specializes in Exercise Groups and Wellness Programming and is the liaison between Wellness, Rehabilitation Services, and Nursing.

Manages and maintains residents’ wellness/restorative nursing programs and reports any changes to the treatment plan. Conducts exercise groups that meet the MDS criteria for restorative nursing and documents the care provided. Maintains specialized equipment, such as alarms, cushions, and wheelchairs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team by planning and anticipating long term and/or short term needs regarding residents’ admission and discharge.

Qualifications Required

• Successful completion of a Wellness Training and Restorative Nursing Class.

Qualifications Preferred

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing on the State Nursing Assistant registry or appropriate entity
• Hospital or nursing home experience
• BLS 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

$18.83 -$28.03

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.