Temporary Wellness Assistant
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 of wellness programming, facilitates daily events and activities, 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 required by federal regulation §483.15(f)(2). The program must be directed by a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who meets the applicable state licensing or registration and certification eligibility requirements; has the specified experience in a social or recreational program and patient activities in a healthcare setting; is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or has completed a state-approved training course.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Experience in long-term care (preferred).
- BLS certification (preferred).
- First Aid certification (preferred).
- If leading the program, meet the applicable federal qualifications for directing an activities program under §483.15(f)(2).
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
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Education Level
High school or GED
