Wellness Guide

About the role

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.

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

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous parental leave policies
• Flexible working arrangements
• Group life insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care