Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

Role overview

Shifts

• Full-time day and night shifts are available, with rotating 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Weekend, holiday, alternate-shift, or extended work up to 16 hours per day may be required.

Essential functions

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Monitor residents’ physical and mental health and immediately report changes to the Wellness Director or Manager.
• Maintain medical-supply inventory and assist with ordering; help with shift coverage, assignments, and onboarding new Wellness Associates.
• Respond to emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange medical follow-up; answer assistance calls promptly.
• Assist with resident unit upkeep, clothing and laundry, meals and feeding, and activity programs as assigned.
• Maintain records and files, follow emergency and safety procedures, communicate with staff, and complete at least six hours of annual in-service education.

Education and experience

• Experience and passion in working with seniors are sought.
• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but explicitly not required.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, maintain positive relationships with residents, families, peers, and staff, and be in good physical and emotional health.

Physical and other conditions

• The role may require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 pounds at times; use of a Hoyer lift may be required.
• Work may involve exposure to infectious waste and diseases and residents who are hostile or emotionally upset due to mental status.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; random drug testing may occur during employment.

Benefits

• Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life insurance and voluntary disability; paid time off and holidays; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.