Wellness Associate

Sonata Longwood • Longwood, FL

7h

About The Position

The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each resident according to the resident’s individual 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 resident records and a safe, orderly living environment. The associate also supports team operations, including supply inventory, shift coverage, assignments, and orientation of new Wellness Associates.

Requirements

• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• 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 perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds at times, and 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.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste and diseases, including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
• May be subject to hostile or emotionally upset residents due to mental status.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; random drug testing may also be required during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• 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 needed.
• Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected call-outs occur.
• Help the Wellness Director develop and maintain assignments.
• 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 activity programs as assigned.
• Maintain records according to policy and maintain files as needed.
• Participate in 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members.
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary disability.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed