Wellness Associate

Sonata Villages • Lady Lake, FL

1d

About The Position

The Wellness Associate provides services and care to each resident according to the resident’s individual Service Plan. The role reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and supports residents’ daily living, health, safety, and wellbeing in a senior living community.

The associate helps residents with activities of daily living and other assigned needs, monitors and reports changes in residents’ physical or mental health, responds to emergencies, and maintains records and files in accordance with policy. The role may also support staffing coverage, assignments, supply inventory, new-hire orientation, and activity programs.

The position requires physical work, including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 pounds. A Hoyer Lift may be used. Weekend and holiday work, shifts other than the one hired for, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day may be required. The role may involve exposure to infectious waste and diseases, emotionally upset residents, background and drug testing, and video recording in residents’ apartments by devices installed by families.

Requirements

• Experience and passion working with seniors.
• 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 perform physically demanding tasks, including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• A Hoyer Lift may be required.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays, shifts other than the shift hired for, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day.
• May be subject to background, criminal, and drug testing, 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, 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 supplies when necessary.
• Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected callouts 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 promptly attend to residents’ 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 and voluntary disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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