Wellness Associate

Addington Place at Titusville•Titusville, FL

About The Position

The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident based on the Resident’s individual Service Plan. The role includes assisting Residents with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in their physical or mental health, responding to emergencies, and supporting Residents’ day-to-day needs. The Associate also helps maintain medical supplies, staffing assignments, records, and files, and assists with onboarding new Wellness Associates. The position requires effective communication with the Wellness Director, Wellness Manager, other staff, Residents, and families. The Associate follows emergency and safety procedures, participates in at least six hours of in-service education annually, and performs other duties as assigned. Work may involve weekends, holidays, alternate shifts, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day. The role may involve exposure to infectious waste and diseases, emotionally upset Residents, and background, criminal, or drug testing.

Requirements

Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.
Experience and passion in 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 and reach, push and pull, 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.
Subject to possible exposure to infectious waste and diseases, including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
May encounter hostile or emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; may be asked to submit to random drug testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

Current State Nurse’s Aide registration.

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 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.
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.
Participate in a minimum of six hours of in-service education per year.
Follow emergency procedures and safety policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with the Wellness Director and other staff.
Carry out other duties as assigned.