CNA/Home Health Aide (Wellness Associate)

You. Belong. Here. At Sonata Vero Beach we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives in this beautiful community and premier work atmosphere! If that's not reason enough, as a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row , we proudly offer eligible team members: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match You deserve to be part of our thriving culture! Job Summary The Wellness Associate reports to the Wellness Director andthe Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident basedon the individual Resident Service Plan. Essential Functions: Assists Residents with activities of daily living,including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility ifneeded. Maintains an awareness of each Resident's general stateof physical and mental health and reports any changes at once to theWellness Director. Keeps an inventory of medical supplies on hand andassists with ordering when necessary. Assists with finding shift coverage when unexpectedcall outs occur. Develops and helps maintain assignments for theWellness Director. Assists in orienting and on-boarding of new WellnessAssociates. Responds to Resident emergencies; provides first-aidand arranges for appropriate medical follow-up. Assists Residents in keeping their units clean, neat,and orderly. Answers calls for assistance and attends to Residentneeds promptly. Assists Residents with clothing and laundry needs ifinstructed to do so. Assists Residents with meal selection, service, andfeeding 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-serviceeducation per year. Carries out other duties as assigned. Compliance and Safety: Follows all emergency procedures Understands all safety policies and procedures. Communication: Communicates effectively with Wellness Directorand other staff. Immediately advises and Wellness Director and/orWellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of 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 demandingsuch as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Able to maintain positive working relationships withResidents, their families, peers, and other staff members. In good physical and emotional health and free ofcommunicable diseases. Physical Requirements: Physically able to bend and reach. Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60pounds 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 asassigned. May be required to work on shifts other than the onefor which hired. May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hoursper 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 upsetResidents due to mental status. Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required. May be asked to submit to random drug test duringemployment. May have their picture taken and image used in socialmedia or community advertising. May be video recorded from devices installed byfamilies in residents' apartments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hcshiring