Wellness Director/Activities Director

St. Gabriel's Community; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

PTO

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

Benedictine Living Meadows seeks a Wellness Director to supervise the wellness program for residents, plan activities, and coordinate exercise and leisure programs. You will interact with community groups to support social and wellness needs.

The role includes staff management, budget accountability, and ensuring the care plan and assessments are implemented for all residents. Relevant regulatory qualifications and driving eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations §483.15(f)(2). The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is licensed or registered where applicable.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, with one year in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Valid Driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle.
• Acceptable driving record per Benedictine requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff selection, training, development and performance.
• Ensures departmental budgets are developed, managed and accountable.
• Oversees care plan completion and implementation for all residents.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Activities Professional

Licensed or Registered

Certification eligibility

2 years healthcare activity experience

Occupational Therapist/OTA

State-approved training

Valid Driver’s License

Driving record

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or Exercise Physiology

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

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

Salary Range

$21-$23.50

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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