Wellness Guide

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Group life insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is seeking a Wellness Guide to carry out wellness programming for residents across Our Lady of Life, Mother of Perpetual Help, Memory Care, and related centers under the Wellness Director and Wellness Champions. This role focuses on enhancing overall health and wellbeing in a mission-driven senior services environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience with older adults, knowledge of current wellness trends, and strong safety and infection control

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years’ experience working with older adults.
• Knowledge of current wellness trends and best practices.
• Knowledgeable of safety techniques and infection control practices in a similar environment.
• Lifeloop experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate programming designed by Wellness Champions across levels of care.
• Set up and break down rooms for events and programs.
• Assist with gathering and supervising residents for classes and events.
• Travel within the greater STL metro area with residents to offsite events.
• Submit and document attendance in Lifeloop.
• Perform quarterly and intake assessments for residents in Matrix Care (when applicable).
• Develop individual activity plans with residents with the Care Coordinator and Wellness team.
• Review plans with residents, document responses, and adapt as needs change.
• Supervise and maintain activity rooms and recreation areas.
• Help residents register for Lifeloop and document likes/dislikes in the resident portal.
• Apply safety techniques and infection control practices in all tasks.
• Participate in department and interdepartmental meetings related to resident care.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Lifeloop

Matrix Care

Job description

Job Summary

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, is seeking an individual to serve as a Wellness Guide responsible for carrying out wellness programming for Our Lady of Life / Mother of Perpetual Help / Memory Care / Mary Queen and Mother Center under the direction of the Wellness Champions and Director of Wellness, aimed at enhancing the overall health and wellbeing of residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving individuals in a mission-driven senior services environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the facilitation of programming designed by the Wellness Champions in respective levels of care.
• Set up and break down rooms for events and programs.
• Assist with gathering and supervise residents for classes and events.
• Availability to travel within the greater STL metro area with the residents to offsite events.
• Submit and document attendance in Lifeloop.
• Perform quarterly and intake assessments for residents in Matrix Care (for applicable residents).
• Contact and assist new residents and work with the resident Care Coordinator, Wellness Champions, and Director of Wellness to help develop an individual activity plan to stimulate mental and physical abilities.
• Review plans with residents, record response, and adapt plan to the resident as needs and interests change.
• Supervise, maintain, and regularly evaluate the use of the activity rooms and recreation areas.
• Help residents register for Lifeloop and documents likes and dislikes in resident portal.
• Utilize safety techniques and infection control practices in all aspects of task performances.
• Participate in department, interdepartmental meetings, and other scheduled meetings as they relate to Administration and/or resident care.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge And Experience Requirements

• Must have 1+ years’ experience working with older adults.
• Knowledge of current wellness trends and best practices.
• Knowledgeable of safety techniques and infection control practices in a similar environment.
• Lifeloop experience is a plus.

Skills And Competencies Required

• Must be CPR/AED/First Aid certified throughout employment.
• Ability to perform the required physical and sensory aspects of the position.
• Must be able to perform requirements of position within regulatory guidelines and limitations.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Resources for Which Accountable

• Lifeloop documentation

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will be a premier leader in community renewal and a visible catalyst for social outreach by connecting with people, parishes, and ministries committed to a meaningful communion of care to those in need across every square mile of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.

Nearest Major Market: St Louis