Wellness Director

Benedictine; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Benedictine seeks a Wellness Director to oversee the wellness program and coordinate activities for residents, including exercise, leisure, and community interaction. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure care plans and assessments are implemented across the department.

Requires licensed/registered professional qualifications with experience in health care, and leadership in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed/registered professional as required by regulations.
• Experience in long-term care or health care settings preferred.
• Management/leadership experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the wellness program for residents.
• Plan and implement activities, exercise, and leisure programs.
• Oversee staff training, development, and performance.
• Manage budgets and ensure department financial viability.
• Ensure care plans and resident assessments are completed and used.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation specialist

Occupational therapist

Driving license

Driving record

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

The Wellness Director is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the wellness program and meeting the social and wellness needs of the residents through planned wellness activities, exercise programming, leisure activities, and continued interaction with community groups.

Manages the selection, training, development, and performance of assigned staff. Ensures financial viability of department, including the development, management, and accountability of budgets. Ensure departmental completion and implementation of the care plan and assessment process for all residents.

Qualifications Required

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

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Physiology
• Experience in long term care
• Manager experience
• Experience coordinating volunteer programs
• BLS Certification.

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

$52191 - $61195 / annually

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.