Full Time Wellness Assistant - Ada, MN
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Additional InformationBenedictine Living Community-Ada is a top-rated senior care and senior living community, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, inpatient rehabilitation therapy, Independent Living, dementia care, end-of-life care, and other services. It has consistently earned the highest facility rating (5 stars) by the national Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and has been recognized as a top performer in the US News and World Report's Best Nursing Homes guide.BLC Ada offers new higher wages starting at $17.74, paid training, free Dekko membership, tuition reimbursement, student loan payment, flexible schedules, and shift differential.OverviewThe 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.ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.QualificationsQualifications PreferredHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience in long-term careCPR certificationFirst Aid CertificationIf 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; andIs eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; orHas 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; orIs a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; orHas completed a training course approved by the State.EEO/AA/Vet FriendlySalary RangeStarting at $17.74#J-18808-Ljbffr