CNA/Home Health Aide (Wellness Associate)

Job SummaryThe Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director and the Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each resident based on the individual resident service plan. Essential functions include assisting residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility if needed. The Wellness Associate maintains an awareness of each resident's general state of physical and mental health and reports any changes to the Wellness Director. They keep an inventory of medical supplies on hand and assist with ordering when necessary. The Wellness Associate assists with finding shift coverage when unexpected call outs occur. They develop and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director. The Wellness Associate assists in orienting and on-boarding of new Wellness Associates. They respond to resident emergencies, provide first-aid, and arrange for appropriate medical follow-up. The Wellness Associate assists residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly. They answer calls for assistance and attend to resident needs promptly. The Wellness Associate assists residents with clothing and laundry needs if instructed to do so. They assist residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned. The Wellness Associate assists with the activity program as assigned. They maintain records according to policy and participate in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year. The Wellness Associate carries out other duties as assigned. Compliance and safety: follows all emergency procedures and understands all safety policies and procedures. Communication: communicates effectively with the Wellness Director and other staff. Immediately advises the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in the physical and mental health of the resident. Education/experience/licensure/certification: current state nurse's aide registration. 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.