Wellness Assistant

Benedictine•Owatonna, MN

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our community in Owatonna, MN, is looking for dynamic individuals to join our Wellness Team as a Casual Wellness Assistant! Our dedicated associates work to enhance the lives of our residents every day with respect, compassion and trust. Come be part of a place where you make a difference every day!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in long term care
BLS Certification.
First Aid Certification
If the person holding this position leads the program they must meet qualifications as required by federal regulations §483.15(f)(2) The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who-- Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who-- Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or Has completed a training course approved by the State.

Responsibilities

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.