Wellness Associate

Sonata Villages • Oxford, FL

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About The Position

The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each resident according to the resident’s individual Service Plan. The role supports residents with daily living needs, monitors and reports changes in their physical or mental health, responds to emergencies, and helps maintain residents’ living spaces and records. The associate also supports staffing, onboarding, and activity programs as assigned.

The position requires effective communication with the Wellness Director and other staff, compliance with emergency and safety procedures, and at least six hours of in-service education per year. Work may involve weekends, holidays, different shifts, and extended hours up to 16 hours per day. The role may involve exposure to infectious waste and communicable diseases, emotionally upset residents, and background, criminal, or drug testing.

Requirements

• Experience and passion working with seniors.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, 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.
• Physically able to bend, reach, push, pull, and 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 hired for, and extended hours up to 16 hours per day.

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 immediately report changes to the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager.
• Maintain an inventory of medical supplies and assist with ordering as needed.
• Help find 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 and as needed.
• Complete a minimum of 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 benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary disability benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

What This Job Offers

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