CNA/Home Health Aide (Wellness Associate)

Sonata Vero Beach•Vero Beach, FL

About The Position

The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each resident based on their individual Resident Service Plan. The role supports residents’ daily living needs, monitors and reports changes in their physical or mental health, responds to emergencies, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and supportive community. The position also assists with operational tasks such as supply inventory, shift coverage, assignments, onboarding, records, and activity programs.

Requirements

Current State Nurse’s Aide registration.
Experience and passion working with seniors.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as 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, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
May be required to use a Hoyer Lift.
May be required to work weekends and holidays, shifts other than the one hired for, and extended hours up to 16 hours per day.
Ability to work in conditions involving exposure to infectious waste and diseases, and potentially hostile or emotionally upset residents.
Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; random drug testing may occur during employment.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility as needed.
Monitor residents’ general physical and mental health and promptly report changes to the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager.
Maintain an inventory of medical supplies and assist with ordering when necessary.
Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected call-outs occur.
Develop and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
Assist with orienting and onboarding new Wellness Associates.
Respond to resident emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange appropriate medical follow-up.
Help residents keep their units clean, neat, and orderly.
Answer calls for assistance and promptly attend to residents’ 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.
Complete at least six hours of in-service education per year.
Follow emergency procedures and understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with the Wellness Director and other staff.
Carry out other duties as assigned.