Additional Information:

Benedictine Living Community-Ada is a top-rated senior care and senior living community, offering short-term and rebahiliation, 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 recongized as a top performed in the US News and World Report's "Besting 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. 

Overview:

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.

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.

Qualifications:

Qualifications Preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in long term care

CPR 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.

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range:

Starting at $17.74