Benedictine·Wahpeton, North Dakota
The Wellness Assistant facilitates daily social and therapeutic events to enhance the quality of life for residents. They also assist in developing wellness programming and performing data collection for resident assessments.
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.
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 Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent Experience in long term care BLS 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
$17-19 DOE Benefits Statement A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in long-term care. BLS and First Aid certifications are required, along with meeting specific federal regulatory qualifications for activities professionals.
Market context
Allied health imaging roles in North Dakota are often shaped by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and rural coverage settings, especially for candidates who can work across modalities or patient populations. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for accredited program graduates with RDMS, RVT, or ARRT registration, plus BLS within six weeks and NDMIRT licensure when working in the state. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your credentials and licensure status before applying.
