Wellness Coordinator

Benedictine Health System; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Benedictine Living Nazareth is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to meet residents' social and therapeutic needs through activities and wellness programs, with ongoing interaction with community groups.

You will complete assessments, plan daily events, and tailor programming to resident needs, requiring licensure standards and experience in care settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license for the vehicle type used.
• Acceptable driving record per Benedictine requirements.
• Program lead must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations §483.15(f)(2) and have related credentials.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 year full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or OT/OTA; or completed state training.
• In good standing on the State Nursing Assistant Registry.
• BLS Certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Experience in long term care.

Responsibilities

• Completes the wellness assigned portion of the assessment process.
• Provides relevant daily events and programming to meet the needs of the residents.

Skills

Driver's license

Good driving record

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Long-term care experience

Therapeutic recreation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for meeting the social and therapeutic needs of the residents through activities, wellness interventions, leisure programming, and continued interaction with community groups.

Responsibilities

Completes the wellness assigned portion of the assessment process. Provides relevant daily events and programming to meet the needs of the residents.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle assigned to operate
• Acceptable driving record that meets Benedictine requirements
• 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.

Qualifications Preferred

• In good standing on the State Nursing Assistant Registry.
• BLS Certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Experience in long term care.

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range

17.00 - 20.00

Benefits Statement

A robustbenefits 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 voluntarybenefits. For more information visit our website atwww.benedictineliving.org.

Additional Information

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