Wellness Associate

Sonata Palm Coast • Palm Coast, FL

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About The Position

The Wellness Associate provides services and care to each resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan. The role supports residents’ overall well-being and provides excellent care and customer service in a team environment. The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and the Wellness Manager.

The position is advertised as part-time or full-time, with all shifts available. Rotating weekend work is required. Weekend and holiday work, shifts other than the one hired for, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day may also be required as assigned. The work involves assisting residents with daily activities and may include physical tasks such as bending, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 pounds. A Hoyer Lift may be used. The role may involve exposure to infectious waste and diseases, and to residents who are hostile or emotionally upset due to their mental status.

Requirements

• Experience and passion working with seniors.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• 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 work rotating weekends; weekend and holiday work may be required as assigned.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; random drug testing may be requested 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, as needed.
• Monitor residents’ general physical and mental health and immediately report changes to the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager.
• Maintain an inventory of medical supplies and assist with ordering when necessary.
• Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected call-outs occur.
• Develop and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Assist in orienting and onboarding new Wellness Associates.
• Respond to resident emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange appropriate medical follow-up.
• Assist residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
• Answer calls for assistance and promptly attend to resident 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.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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