Wellness Associate

Sarabella Senior Living • Sarasota, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SaraBella Senior Living is seeking a Wellness Associate to provide care and services to residents of its Assisted Living and Memory Care community, based on each resident’s individual Service Plan. The position reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager. Previous experience working with seniors is preferred, and current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.

The role includes assisting residents with activities of daily living and responding to their needs and emergencies. The Wellness Associate also supports community operations through maintaining records and files, helping manage supplies and assignments, and assisting with onboarding new associates. Shifts listed are 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. Weekend and holiday work, alternate shifts, and extended hours may be required.

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 pushing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as assigned, work shifts other than the one hired for, and work extended hours up to 16 hours per day when required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with seniors.
• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration.

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 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 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.

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