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Benedictine · 1 day ago

Resident Activity Aide (Wellness Coordinator)

La Crosse, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$15.83/hr - $16.46/hr

2+ years exp

Benedictine is focused on meeting the social and therapeutic needs of residents through various activities and wellness interventions. The Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for planning and providing relevant daily events and programming to enhance the residents' quality of life.

Assisted LivingElder CareHealth CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Completes the wellness assigned portion of the assessment process

Provides relevant daily events and programming to meet the needs of the residents

Qualification

Therapeutic recreation specialistActivities professional certificationBLS CertificationFirst Aid certificationHigh School DiplomaValid Driver’s licenseExperience in long term care

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle assigned to operate

Acceptable driving record that meets Benedictine requirements

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