Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

The Monarch at Richardson•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monarch Richardson Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking compassionate, dependable, and service-oriented team members to join their caregiving team. As a Caregiver/Wellness Associate, you will play an important role in enriching the lives of residents by providing daily support, meaningful engagement, and exceptional care in a warm and welcoming environment. CNA certification is welcomed but NOT required. The Monarch at Richardson, an AgeWell Senior Living managed community, offers both Assisted Living and Memory care services. AgeWell Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row.

Requirements

Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented individuals
A positive attitude and strong work ethic
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
Experience and passion in working with seniors.
Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
Physically able to bend and reach.
Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
Could be required to use a Hoyer Lift.
May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV,AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living, caregiving, or customer service is preferred but not required
CNA certification is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility
Provide compassionate support and companionship
Help residents maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life
Observe and report changes in residents’ condition to nursing leadership
Assist with dining services, activities, and resident engagement
Ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and cared for at all times
Support residents living with memory loss through patience, kindness, and understanding
Assists Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility if needed.
Maintains an awareness of each Resident’s general state of physical and mental health and reports any changes at once to the Wellness Director.
Keeps an inventory of medical supplies on hand and assists with ordering when necessary.
Assists with finding shift coverage when unexpected call outs occur.
Develops and helps maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
Assists in orienting and on-boarding of new Wellness Associates.
Responds to Resident emergencies; provides first-aid and arranges for appropriate medical follow-up.
Assists Residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
Answers calls for assistance and attends to Resident needs promptly.
Assists Residents with clothing and laundry needs if instructed to do so.
Assists Residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
Assists with activity program as assigned.
Maintains records according to policy.
Maintains files as needed.
Participates in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year.
Carries out other duties as assigned.
Follows all emergency procedures
Understands all safety policies and procedures.
Communicates effectively with Wellness Director and other staff.
Immediately advises and Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.