Wellness Associate

Sonata Delray Beach•Delray Beach, FL

About The Position

Sonata Delray Beach, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed assisted living and memory care community, is hiring full-time and part-time Wellness Associates, also referred to as caregivers, resident aides, or direct care staff. 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 position focuses on supporting residents’ daily needs and overall wellbeing while providing excellent care and customer service.

Requirements

Experience and passion in 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, families, peers, and other staff members.
Good physical and emotional health and freedom from communicable diseases.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
Ability to 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.
May be subject to exposure to infectious waste and diseases, including HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis B and C viruses.
May be subject to hostile or emotionally upset residents due to their mental status.
Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; random drug testing may also be requested 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 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.
Respond promptly to calls for assistance and 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.