Wellness Associate

Beach House•Jacksonville Beach, FL

About The Position

Beach House Senior Living, part of the AgeWell Senior Living family, is hiring full-time and part-time Wellness Associates in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The Wellness Associate provides services and care to each resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan and reports to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager. The role involves supporting residents with daily living, responding to health and safety needs, maintaining records and supplies, and working with residents, families, and staff. A current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required; experience and a passion for working with seniors are expected.

Requirements

Experience and passion in working with seniors.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
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.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays as assigned, shifts other than the one hired for, and extended hours up to 16 hours per day, as required.
Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not required.
May be subject to background, criminal, and drug testing, including random drug testing during employment.
May be exposed to infectious waste and diseases, including HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis B and C viruses, and to residents who may be hostile or emotionally upset due to mental status.
May be photographed for social media or community advertising and video recorded by devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.

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 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.