Wellness Associate (Caregiver)
On-sitePlano, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility. Provide compassionate support, maintain awareness of physical and mental health changes, and report any updates to the Wellness Director immediately. Manage medical supply inventory, assist with laundry and meal service, and respond to resident emergencies by providing first aid and arranging medical follow-up. Keep units clean, maintain records, and participate in in-service education. Support residents with memory loss through patience, assist with activity programs, and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director. Work weekends and holidays as needed, with shifts potentially extending up to 16 hours per day.
Required Qualifications
- Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds
- 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
- In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
- Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Current State Nurse's Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED
- Experience and passion in working with seniors
- CNA certification is a plus, but not required
- Experience in senior living, caregiving, or customer service is preferred but not required
- Participates in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year
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