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Benedictine

Full Time Wellness Director - Ada, MN

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An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$54,262 / year median in Minnesota

+14% projected growth

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Overview The Wellness Director is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the wellness program and meeting the social and wellness needs of the residents through planned wellness activities, exercise programming, leisure activities, and continued interaction with community groups. Responsibilities Manages the selection, training, development, and performance of assigned staff. Ensures financial viability of department, including the development, management, and accountability of budgets. Ensure departmental completion and implementation of the care plan and assessment process for all residents. Qualifications Qualifications Required 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. Valid State Driver's License as appropriate Acceptable driving record that meets Benedictine requirements Qualifications Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Physiology Experience in long term care Manager experience Experience coordinating volunteer programs CPR certified EEO/AA/Vet Friendly Salary Range $46,000-56,000 per year 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, paid training, free Dekko membership, tuition reimbursement, student loan payment, flexible schedules and shift differential. #BHSAda