Wellness Associate (Caregiver)
About The Position
We are seeking a Wellness Associate (Caregiver) to join our amazing team of wellness professionals. If you are dedicated, dependable, and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you! At Barathaven Memory Care, we believe every resident deserves compassionate, individualized care in a safe and supportive environment. As part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family, our mission is to enrich the lives of seniors and their families by creating a culture built on integrity, transparency, loyalty, and entrepreneurship. Barathaven Memory Care is a specialized senior living community located in the heart of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. Our beautiful, purpose-built community is designed to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. At Barathaven, we believe our team members are the key to creating meaningful experiences for our residents. Join our team and make a difference every day in a community that feels like home!
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 with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
