Wellness Assistant
About the role
The Wellness Assistant is responsible for assisting in the enhancement of the residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness activities and programs within the community. Assists in developing the community’s wellness programming. Facilitates daily events and programming to meet the needs of the residents. Performs data collection to assist with the residents’ assessment processes. Assists in the implementation of the plan of care based on the residents’ needs.
Responsibilities
- Assists in enhancing the residents’ quality of life through various wellness activities and programs.
- Develops the community’s wellness programming.
- Facilitates daily events and programming to meet the needs of the residents.
- Collects data to assist with residents’ assessment processes.
- Aids in implementing the plan of care based on residents’ needs.
Qualifications
- Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in long-term care.
- BLS Certification.
- First Aid Certification.
- If leading the program, must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations 483.15(f)(2).
- Preferred: Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional meeting specific criteria.
- May have 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, with at least 1 year full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
- May be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
- May have completed a training course approved by the State.
Benefits
A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, 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.