Wellness Associate (Caregiver)
About The Position
Are you a compassionate and dependable Caregiver looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors? Join our dedicated team in a welcoming and supportive senior living community offering both Assisted Living and Memory Care services. As a caregiver you would provide daily care and assistance to residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety. If you have a passion for working with seniors and helping them to live life to the fullest, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Apply today to join our amazing team of wellness professionals! Fox Ridge Chenal is currently hiring for the following shifts: 7a-7p and 7p-7a Rotating 12 Hour Shifts We are currently hiring for Full-Time Day Shift and Night Shift! About Fox Ridge Chenal We are a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Little Rock, Arkansas, proudly part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family. At Fox Ridge, we see our team members as valued members of our extended family - encouraged to share ideas, grow within our communities, and build fulfilling careers. Our commitment to excellence and compassion extends beyond resident care to staff development and engagement. Working here isn't just a job - it's a career that truly makes a difference!
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
