Wellness Associate
About The Position
The Wellness Associate provides services and care to each resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan. This role supports residents in an assisted living and memory care community and reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager. The associate assists residents with daily living, health and personal-care needs, responds to emergencies, maintains records and supplies, and supports the wellness team and community activities. The position may involve physically demanding work, exposure to infectious materials, and interaction with residents who may be emotionally upset due to their mental status.
Requirements
- Experience and passion working with seniors.
- Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
- Able to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
- In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
- Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.
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 supplies 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.
- 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
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary disability coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
