Wellness Director/Activities Director

Benedictine; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Education assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Benedictine is seeking a Wellness Director in Rochester, MN to oversee the wellness program for residents, coordinate activities, and lead staff. The role includes supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring care plans and assessments are implemented for all residents.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, collaboration with community groups, and ongoing program development within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations.
• Activities program must be directed by a qualified professional with licensure or eligibility where applicable.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years in a health care setting preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the wellness program for residents.
• Plan and execute wellness activities, exercise programming, and leisure activities.
• Supervise, train, and develop assigned staff; manage budgets for department.
• Ensure care plan completion and assessment processes for all residents.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Program planning

Communication

Education

BLS Certification

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

$21-$23.50

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.

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