Wellness Associate

St. Clare Living Community of Mora has an opening for a Full Time Wellness Associate. The CNA certified Wellness Associate specializes in Exercise Groups and Wellness Programming. The Wellness Coach serves as the liaison between Wellness, Therapy, and Nursing and is responsible for managing and maintaining residents’ wellness/restorative nursing programs.

St. Clare Living Community of Mora is a non-profit provider of skilled nursing care and therapy services. We offer comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services for both the long term resident looking to make this their home, and short stay residents who need additional services after a recent hospital stay. St. Clare Living Community is a values driven organization offering healthcare jobs in Mora, MN and its surrounding areas.

WELLNESS ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

The CNA certified Wellness Associate specializes in Exercise Groups and Wellness Programming. The Wellness Coach serves as the liaison between Wellness, Therapy, and Nursing and is responsible for managing and maintaining residents’ wellness/restorative nursing programs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Certified Nursing Assistant be in good standing on the State Nursing Assistant registry or appropriate entity

  • Must have good communication skills

  • Ability to lead small groups

  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Previous hospital or nursing home experience

  • CPR certified

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS

  1. Conducts exercise groups that meet the MDS criteria for restorative nursing, documents the care provided, and reports findings to the Restorative Nurse Manager.

  2. Provides treatments to meet individual’s needs (physical, cultural, and psychosocial) as per residents Plan of Care.

  3. Responds promptly to acute changes in resident’s physiological state and reports modifications or adjustments to the treatment plan within limits of the Plan of Care.

  4. Communicates resident progress and response to treatment to Wellness Director, Therapy, and Restorative Nurse Manager.

  5. Resident/family education: Plans for and provides resident, family and caregiver education, identifies learning needs, clearly communicates information, and documents response to education provided.

  6. Is responsible for maintaining specialized equipment, such as alarms, cushions, w/c’s, and coordinates equipment use with Nursing and Therapy.

  7. Participates in plans for resident admission/discharge, anticipates long term and short term resident needs, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and make recommendations and attends Care Conferences as required.

  8. Professional Growth: Attends meetings, workshops, seminars and participates in committees as requested/required by facility.Based on observations, makes suggestions to supervising nurse for new exercise/restorative programs which might benefit the resident.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit resume to the Human Resources Manager using the form below. Apply in person at 110 N. 7th St. Mora, MN 55051, call (320) 679-1411, or fax your resume to (320) 679-8350.

St. Clare Living Community is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, creed or religion, sex, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or any other personal characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

AA/EOE

  • Job Types: Full-time

  • Pay: $14.03 - $16.23 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) Matching

  • Dental Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Vision Insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

License:

  • CNA (Required)

Job Application (General)