CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant (Wellness Associate)

Calveria Living at Fishersville • Fishersville, VA

2d

About The Position

The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan. The role supports residents with daily living, health and wellness needs, emergencies, meals, activities, and maintaining their living spaces. The Wellness Associate also helps with records, supplies, staffing coverage, assignments, and the orientation of new associates, while following safety and emergency procedures and communicating resident health changes promptly.

Requirements

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
• Good physical and emotional health and freedom from communicable diseases.
• Ability to bend and reach, push and pull, lift up to 60 pounds at times, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility as needed.
• Monitor each Resident’s general physical and mental health and immediately report changes to the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager.
• Maintain an inventory of medical supplies and assist with ordering supplies when necessary.
• Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected call outs occur.
• Develop and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Assist in orienting and onboarding new Wellness Associates.
• Respond to Resident emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange appropriate medical follow-up.
• Assist Residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
• Answer calls for assistance and attend promptly to Resident needs.
• Assist Residents with clothing and laundry needs when instructed.
• Assist Residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
• Assist with the activity program as assigned.
• Maintain records according to policy and maintain files as needed.
• Participate in at least six hours of in-service education per year.
• Follow emergency procedures and understand safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the Wellness Director and other staff.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed