Wellness Associate

Sonata Longwood • Longwood, 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 reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and supports residents’ daily living needs, health and safety, and participation in activities. The position also helps with supplies, staff coverage, assignments, and onboarding, and maintains records and files according to policy.

The Wellness Associate follows emergency procedures and safety policies, communicates promptly with the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager about changes in residents’ physical or mental health, and responds to resident emergencies with first aid and appropriate medical follow-up. The role may involve weekend or holiday work, shifts other than the shift hired for, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day. It may also involve exposure to infectious waste and diseases, emotionally upset residents, and video recording in residents’ apartments.

Requirements

• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as 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, 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 of up to 16 hours per day.
• 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 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 callouts 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 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 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.
• Voluntary disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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