Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

Sonata Villages • Wildwood, FL

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About The Position

The Wellness Associate provides services and care to each resident based on the resident’s individual Service Plan. The role supports residents with daily living needs, monitors their physical and mental wellbeing, responds to requests and emergencies, and helps maintain a safe, supportive community. The position reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager.

The role may involve working weekends, holidays, shifts other than the one originally hired for, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day. It may also involve exposure to infectious waste and diseases, interactions with residents who may be hostile or emotionally upset, and background, criminal, and drug testing. Random drug testing may be required during employment.

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 bend and reach, push and pull, lift up to 60 pounds at times, and 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 for which hired, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day.
• May be subject to background, criminal, and drug tests, including random drug testing 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 supplies when needed.
• Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected call-outs occur.
• Develop and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Assist with orientation and onboarding of 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 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 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.
• Voluntary disability coverage.
• 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