Wellness Guide

Wellness Guide

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Functions as a Wellness Guide responsible for carrying out Wellness programming for (Our Lady of Life/Mother of Perpetual Help/Memory Care/Mary Queen and Mother Center) under the direction of the Wellness Champions and Director of Wellness, aimed at enhancing the overall health and wellbeing of individuals for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis' senior services line, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with older adults.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the facilitation of programming designed by the Wellness Champions in respective levels of care.
• Set up and break down rooms for events and programs.
• Assist with gathering and supervise residents for classes and events.
• Availability to travel within the greater STL metro area with the residents to offsite events.
• Submit and document attendance in Lifeloop.
• Perform quarterly and intake assessments for residents in Matrix Care (for applicable residents).
• Contact and assist new residents and works with the resident Care Coordinator, Wellness Champions, and Director of Wellness to help develop an individual activity plan to stimulate mental and physical abilities.
• Review plans with residents, record response, and adapt plan to the resident as needs and interests change.
• Supervise, maintain, and regularly evaluate the use of the activity rooms and recreation areas.
• Help residents register for Lifeloop and documents likes and dislikes in resident portal.
• Utilize safety techniques and infection control practices in all aspects of task performances.
• Participate in department, interdepartmental meetings, and other scheduled meetings as they relate to Administration and/or resident care.
• Other duties as assigned (please see the complete job description on file)

Competencies:

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening:

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.