Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

Sonata Villages • Oxford, FL

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About The Position

The Wellness Associate (Caregiver) provides services and care to residents based on each resident’s individual Service Plan. The role reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and supports residents’ wellbeing through personal care, prompt responses to requests and emergencies, and assistance with daily living and community activities.

The position also supports Wellness operations by maintaining supplies and records, helping with assignments and coverage, and assisting with orientation and onboarding of new Wellness Associates. The associate follows safety and emergency procedures, communicates resident health changes promptly, and participates in required in-service education.

The role may involve weekend and holiday work, shifts other than the one originally hired for, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day. It may entail exposure to infectious waste and diseases, emotionally upset residents, and video recording in residents’ apartments by devices installed by families. Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required, and random drug testing may occur during employment.

Requirements

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.
• Experience and passion in 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 bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• May be required to use a Hoyer Lift.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays, work shifts other than the one hired for, and work extended hours up to 16 hours per day.
• Subject to potential exposure to infectious waste and diseases, including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses, and to emotionally upset residents.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; random drug testing may occur during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration.

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 promptly 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 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 attend promptly to resident needs.
• Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs when instructed.
• Assist residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
• Assist with the activity program 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 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) and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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