Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

Wellness Associate / Caregiver / CNA

Full-Time 7-3 Memory Care

Full-Time 3-11 Memory Care and Assisted Living

Part Time 11-7

Opportunities in Assisted Living & Memory Care

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? Do you find fulfillment in helping others live with dignity, comfort, and joy? If so, we'd love to meet you!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Wellness Associates / Caregivers / CNAs to join our team. With opportunities available across all shifts and in both Assisted Living and Memory Care , this is your chance to grow your career in a rewarding and supportive environment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide personal care, assistance, and companionship to residents
• Support with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility
• Assist with meals and encourage healthy hydration and nutrition
• Foster meaningful connections that bring comfort and joy to our residents
• Monitor and report changes in residents' health or behavior to the care team
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community environment

What We're Looking For:

• A caring and patient heart with a strong commitment to serving seniors
• Previous experience as a caregiver, wellness associate, or CNA preferred (but not required-we provide training!)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Reliability and flexibility to meet the needs of our residents

You. Belong. Here.

At The Preserve at Dunedin 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! Apply today!

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Job Summary

The 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:

• 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 with Wellness 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