Benedictine Living Communities-Dickinson is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as a Wellness Coach/Activities Assisting. This successful candidate will be providing activity assistance to the residents that we serve. Musical ability is helpful but not essential. The successful candidate works with minimal supervision with a multi-disciplinary staff. We will train on the job as a CNA to even better serve the residents.

The Wellness Assistant enhances the lives of the Residents through Social, spiritual, therapeutic, community sponsored activities off site and other wellness programming in the facility. What you offer the residents we serve helps change lives and add quality of life to all.

Facilitating daily events and programming to enhance the lives of each of the residents we serve. Daily documentation to gather information for the resident assessment process and help the Wellness to work toward additional programming for the entire facility. This position is open to someone who has creativity and wants to enhance lives.

The Wellness Coach specializes in Exercise Groups and Wellness Programming and is the liaison between Wellness, Rehabilitation Services, and Nursing. 

Manages and maintains residents’ wellness/restorative nursing programs and reports any changes to the treatment plan.  Conducts exercise groups that meet the MDS criteria for restorative nursing and documents the care provided.  Maintains specialized equipment, such as alarms, cushions, and wheelchairs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team by planning and anticipating long term and/or short term needs regarding residents’ admission and discharge.

Qualifications Required

• Successful completion of a Wellness Training and Restorative Nursing Class.

Qualifications Preferred

• In good standing on the State Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Experience in a hospital or nursing home setting.
• CPR certified.

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly