Temporary Wellness Assistant

Benedictine • MN-Duluth, MN

6d • $19 - $20

About The Position

The Wellness Assistant helps enhance 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 for resident assessments, and helps implement care plans based on residents’ needs.

If the person in this position leads the program, they must meet the qualifications specified in federal regulation §483.15(f)(2).

Requirements

• If leading the program, meet the applicable federal qualifications under §483.15(f)(2): be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional with applicable state licensure or registration and eligibility for certification by a recognized accrediting body; have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one full-time year in a patient activities program in a health care setting; be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or have completed a state-approved training course.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in long-term care.
• BLS certification.
• First Aid certification.

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 with 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: No Education Listed