Weekend Caregiver Associate

Barathaven Memory CareBarathaven Memory Care is now a part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family! Medical, Dental and Vision benefitsCompany-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary DisabilityPaid Time off and Holidays401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matchBarathaven Memory Care is a specialized senior living community located in the heart of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. Our beautiful, purpose-built community is designed to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.At Barathaven, we believe our team members are the key to creating meaningful experiences for our residents. Join our team and make a difference every day in a community that feels like home!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.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.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.Maintains records according to policy.Participates in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year.Compliance and Safety:Follows all emergency proceduresUnderstands all safety policies and procedures.Immediately advises and Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.Current State Nurse's Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.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.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.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.