Wellness Assistant

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Annual rewards

Annual Scores Reward

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Enrollment varies by location

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. invites applications for a Wellness Assistant at its Coterie brand location. The role focuses on providing daily living assistance, abiding by state regulations, offering encouragement to residents, and coordinating with the Wellness Director.

Training and vaccination requirements are highlighted as part of the onboarding process. Candidates should be capable of multitasking across tasks, presenting information clearly, and adapting to varying schedules to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Must complete Atria Medication Training if providing medication reminders.
• Must complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living assistance to residents as directed from each Resident’s Service Plan.
• Provide assistance according to state regulations.
• Provide verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
• Communicate to the Wellness Director when a resident’s need has changed.
• Communicate to other departments as residents’ needs arise during the shift.
• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other destinations (only if required).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing simple notes

Oral communication

Math basics

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Born out of a partnership between Atria Senior Living and Related Companies, Coterie is a new luxury brand that re-imagines what senior living can be.
From stunning architecture and thoughtful design to state-of-the-art fitness facilities and curated culinary offerings, every aspect of life at Coterie is meant to support the individual - and community - in reaching new heights. We elevate wellness and strive to anticipate every need to offer a life more inspired.
Atria Senior Living’s Coterie brand has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees.
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must successfully complete Atria’s Medication Training (if providing medication reminders or assistance with medication).
• Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide vaccination record card at time of hire.

The Wellness Assistant is trained to provide personal care and related services tasks as assigned by the Wellness Director.

• Provide activities of daily living assistance to the residents as directed from each Resident’s Service Plan.
• Provide assistance according to state regulations.
• Provide verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
• Communicate to the Wellness Director when a resident’s need has changed.
• Communicate to other departments as residents’ needs arise during the shift.
• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.