Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

Sonata Lake Mary•Lake Mary, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sonata Lake Mary, we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service. We are searching for experienced and compassionate Wellness Associates for our brand-new, resort-style Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite and Memory Care community. As a certified Great Place to Work, we offer a premier work atmosphere and a culture where inspiration lives and you can see your future with us.

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.
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.

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 the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.