Wellness Associate

Full Time & Part Time: 7am-3pm & 11pm-7am Every other weekend

• Monitor resident with self-administration of medications and complete documentation of such monitoring as outlined in the state regulations. Order, receive, store and document such activities in a timely manner.
• Provide watchful oversight for residents; conduct walking rounds of the community regularly throughout the shift.
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure and weight for resident as instructed.
• Assist daily with identification of at-risk residents with regard to behaviors, falls, or elopement; timely notification to supervisor.

• Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more: )
• Assist resident with eating (e.g. by plating meals, cutting meat into smaller pieces, positioning food within their range of vision, assisting with condiments, escorting to the dining room); maintain a simple, consistent mealtime routine.
• Assist resident with hair care, shaving, and mouth care to promote their self-image and good appearance.
• Assist resident with dressing by encouraging their selection of clothing, ensuring cleanliness of clothing, providing hands‑on assistance with those aspects of dressing which the resident cannot safely manage for his/herself.
• Assist resident with bathing (whether in a tub, shower, or bed) by providing a safe environment, ensuring their privacy, and protecting their modesty at all times.
• Assist resident with ambulation by encouraging consistent use of walking aides (cane, walker, corrective shoes), escort resident to and from their destination, and educate resident on fall prevention measures.
• Assist resident with toileting by establishing a consistent toileting schedule, provide verbal reminders to toilet, escorting to the bathroom if necessary, encouraging a diet with plenty of fluids and fiber, and providing assistance with use of incontinence undergarments.
• Document in the residents' health records regarding delivered services, changes in health condition, occurrence of incidents, and other pertinent health related matters for each resident.
• Participate in community activities or special events; encourage residents' involvement in activities and events.
• Assist with mealtime service in the dining room to include serving meals, clearing tables, resetting tables, and any other related duties as required.

Education:

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer minimum 6 months of experience in assisted living or skilled care environment; excellent customer service skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively with team members.

Require Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or Home Health Aide certificate, but must obtain CNA within 6 months of hire;
Basic First Aid and CPR within 60 days of hire. Obtain Dementia Certificate within 60 days from date of hire.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care