Wellness Associate

The Preserve at Dunedin • Clearwater, FL

1d • Onsite

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 in Assisted Living and Memory Care, helping them maintain dignity, comfort, safety, and wellbeing. The position reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and involves working with residents, families, and other staff.

Requirements

• A caring and patient approach and a strong commitment to serving seniors.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, peers, and other staff.
• Reliability and flexibility to meet residents’ needs, including potentially working weekends, holidays, other shifts, or extended hours as assigned.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, reaching, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Good physical and emotional health and freedom from communicable diseases.
• Willingness to undergo background, criminal, and drug testing if required, including possible random drug testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience as a caregiver, Wellness Associate, or CNA is preferred but not required; training is provided.

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 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 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 and files according to policy.
• 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.
• Voluntary disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off plan and 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