Activities Assistant

Benedictine • MN-Albany, MN

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About The Position

The Wellness Assistant assists in enhancing residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness activities and programs within the community. The role supports the development and delivery of wellness programming, collects information to assist with residents’ assessment processes, and helps implement plans of care based on residents’ needs.

If the person in this position leads the activities program, they must meet the qualifications specified in federal regulation §483.15(f)(2). The program must be directed by a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional meeting the applicable state licensing or registration and certification requirements; a person with the specified experience in social or recreational programming, including full-time patient activities experience in a health care setting; a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or a person who has completed a State-approved training course.

Requirements

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience in long-term care.
• Preferred: BLS certification.
• Preferred: First Aid certification.
• If leading the activities program, meet the applicable qualifications outlined in federal regulation §483.15(f)(2), including one of the listed professional credentials, experience pathways, or completion of a State-approved training course.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the community’s wellness programming.
• Facilitate daily events and programming to meet residents’ needs.
• Collect data to assist with residents’ assessment processes.
• Assist in implementing plans of care based on residents’ needs.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Education assistance
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED