Wellness Associate

American House Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dent​

Competitive pay

Retirement savings plan with a company

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

Beach House Senior Living, part of AgeWell Senior Living, is hiring a Wellness Associate in the Jacksonville, Florida area to support residents with daily living activities and care plans.

Reporting to the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager, you will assist with routine tasks, respond to emergencies, maintain supplies, and help onboard new staff. We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork in a role that offers growth and meaningful daily work.

Qualifications

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Report changes in residents' health to Wellness Director.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and assist with ordering when necessary.
• Help arrange shift coverage when call-outs occur.
• Develop and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Assist in orienting and onboarding new Wellness Associates.
• Respond to Resident emergencies with first aid and arrange follow-up.
• Maintain residents' units neat and clean; assist with meals and laundry as needed.
• Attend at least 6 hours of in-service education per year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior care experience

Compassionate care

Physical stamina

Education

State Nurse’s Aide registration (preferred but NOT REQUIRED)

Experience with seniors

Job description

YOU. BELONG. HERE.

Beach House Senior Living, now a part of the AgeWell Senior Living family, is on the search for experienced and compassionate team members to join our amazing team in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

If you have a passion for helping seniors and want to have a rewarding experience each day, then we would enjoy the opportunity to meet you!

Experience how working for a company who has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row can change your career!

Plus, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision and more)
• Competitive pay
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Generous paid time off plans

EOE.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults?

At Beach House Senior Living, caregivers are the heart of what we do. If you enjoy building relationships, helping others maintain independence, and working with a supportive team, we would love to meet you.

We currently have full-time and part-time Wellness Associate opportunities waiting for you.

Job Summary

The Wellness Associate reports to the WellnessDirector and theWellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan.

Essential Functions

• Assists Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility if needed.
• Maintains an awareness of each Resident’s general state of physical and mental health and reports any changes at once to the Wellness Director.
• Keeps an inventory of medical supplies on hand and assists with ordering when necessary.
• Assists with finding shift coverage when unexpected call outs occur.
• Develops and helps maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Assists in orienting and on-boarding of new Wellness Associates.
• Responds to Resident emergencies; provides first-aid and arranges for appropriate medical follow-up.
• Assists Residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
• Answers calls for assistance and attends to Resident needs promptly.
• Assists Residents with clothing and laundry needs if instructed to do so.
• Assists Residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
• Assists with activity program as assigned.
• Maintains records according to policy.
• Maintains files as needed.
• Participates in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Compliance and Safety

• Follows all emergency procedures
• Understands all safety policies and procedures.
• Communication:
• Communicates effectively withWellness Director and other staff.
• Immediately advises and Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as 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.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Could be required to use a Hoyer Lift.

Miscellaneous

• May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV,AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
• May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.