Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

Fox Ridge Little Rock • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Associate (Caregiver) provides services and care to each resident according to the resident’s individual Service Plan in an Assisted Living and Memory Care community. The role supports residents’ comfort, dignity, and safety, and reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager. It includes assisting with daily living needs, responding to emergencies, maintaining records and supplies, and supporting resident activities and the Wellness team.

Requirements

• Experience and passion in 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 pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and stand for extended periods.
• May be required to use a Hoyer Lift.

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 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.
• 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 the activity program as assigned.
• Maintain records according to policy and maintain files as needed.
• Complete a minimum of 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
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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