Wellness Associate

Sonata Villages • Lady Lake, FL

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About The Position

The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and the Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan. The position supports residents with activities of daily living, monitors their general physical and mental health, responds to emergencies, and helps maintain residents’ comfort and safety. The associate also supports Wellness Department operations, including maintaining medical supplies and records, assisting with assignments and new-hire orientation, and participating in required in-service education.

The role requires experience and a passion for working with seniors, the ability to maintain positive working relationships, and the physical ability to perform tasks such as bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Use of a Hoyer Lift may be required. Work may include weekends, holidays, shifts other than the one originally assigned, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day. The associate may be exposed to infectious waste and diseases and may encounter residents who are hostile or emotionally upset due to their mental status. Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required, with random drug testing possible during employment. The associate may also be photographed for community or social media advertising and may be video recorded by devices installed by residents’ families in apartments.

Requirements

• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Able to bend and reach, push and pull, and stand for extended periods.
• 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.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as assigned, work shifts other than the one hired for, and work extended hours of up to 16 hours per day when required.
• May be subject to background, criminal, and drug tests; random drug testing may occur during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.
• Ability or willingness to use a Hoyer Lift, if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility as needed.
• Monitor each resident’s 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.
• Assist residents with keeping 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 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 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 and voluntary disability.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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