Wellness Associate

The Monarch at Cedar Park -; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Disability

Paid Time off and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Monarch at Cedar Park is hiring Caregivers/Wellness Associates/CNAs for our memory care community in Cedar Park, TX. We have openings for PRN shifts and seek compassionate staff to assist residents with daily tasks and ensure their safety and comfort.

Join a Great Place to Work community that offers benefits, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow with a dedicated team committed to resident well-being. Weekend/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Current State CNA registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform daily living tasks and assist mobility up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating and mobility.
• Monitor health and report changes to Wellness Director promptly.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and assist with ordering.
• Support in scheduling and coverage during call outs and orientations.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Patient care

Team communication

Mobility assistance

Education

State Nurse's Aide registration (preferred)

Experience working with seniors

Job description

We are currently growing in the Cedar Park/Round Rock/Austin, TX area!!!

We are seeking Caregivers/Wellness Associates/CNAs for our memory care community located in Cedar Park, TX! We have an opening for all PRN Shifts! If you have a passion for caring for seniors and helping them with daily tasks, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living and The Monarch at Cedar Park proudly offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

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.