Health & Wellness Care Professional - 1st Shift (Full time)
Company: Chileda Institute Inc.
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description HEALTH AND WELLNESS CARE
PROFESSIONAL Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life
for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Chileda's
goal is to help students increase their appropriate social
behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched
learning environment and individualized behavior programming.
Chileda's population includes children and young adults with
special needs, including Autism, Attachment Challenges, related
developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs. SUMMARY: The
Health & Wellness Care Professional (HWCP) provides care, advocacy,
and treatment across all shifts for all residents and day students
of Chileda. This position is responsible for passing scheduled and
non-scheduled medications to students giving basic first aid
treatment for minor injuries, accompanying residents on medical
and/or dental appointments as needed, and seeking guidance from
medical professionals related to emergency medical treatment. This
position will also perform other duties as assigned by the Health
and Wellness Manager and Health and Wellness Care Coordinator(s).
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Must possess a high school diploma
or equivalent Must be at least 18 years old Current certification
in First Aid and CPR Successful completion of CBRF Medication
Administration training or willingness to attend training Strong
interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Proficient
PC skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office products,
including Microsoft Outlook and Word GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: Full
time available, 1st shift hours between 6:00am - 2:00pm REPORTS TO:
Health & Wellness Manager JOB DUTIES: Maintain accurate and
up-to-date medical records. Provide first aid treatment for minor
injuries. Respond to urgent medical concerns on campus including
seizures and serious illness or injuries and seek the assistance of
the appropriate medical professions (e.g. nurse's hotline, poison
control). Observe students in times of illness, consult with
outside medical professionals, and provide recommended treatment as
needed. Communicate student's health and wellness needs to other
members of the Health and Wellness team or cross-functional peers.
Accurately document and record pertinent medical data in Health and
Wellness Daily Log, student's Medical Chart, eMAR and electronic
client management system. Train new Health and Wellness Care
Professionals, as needed, under the supervision of the Director of
Clinical Services, Health and Wellness Manager, and/or Care
Coordinator(s). Check-in delivered medications promptly per
Medication Check-In procedure.
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