Wellness Programs & Activities Assistant

St. Gabriel's Community; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gabriel's Community in Minnesota seeks a Wellness Assistant to enhance residents' quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic and other wellness activities and programs.

You will help develop wellness programming, facilitate daily events, collect data for residents’ assessments, and assist in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs in a long‑term care setting. This role requires compassion, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in long term care.
• BLS Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the community’s wellness programming.
• Facilitate daily events and programming to meet residents’ needs.
• Perform data collection to aid residents’ assessments.
• Assist in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

St. Gabriel's Community in Minnesota seeks a Wellness Assistant to enhance residents' quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic and other wellness activities and programs.

You will help develop wellness programming, facilitate daily events, collect data for residents’ assessments, and assist in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs in a long‑term care setting. This role requires compassion, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.