What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Associate, Caregiver for Elderly (11pm-7am) position at CERTUS Senior Living?
Are you passionate about serving others and living with purpose? If you possess a kind heart and a caring spirit, we want you on our team at our state-of-the-art facility.
Join our team today as a Wellness Associate. We will help you grow!
11 pm-7am
- Training reimbursement, Wellness programs, Critical care benefit
- Employee recognition programs, employee incentive program,
- CERTUS pays for or provides all necessary courses including entry-level state requirements, National Institute of Dementia Education training, Care Planning, Nursing mentorship and so much more
Experience: 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.
Licensing/Certification: 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.
Essential Job Functions, Wellness Associates:
- 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 routines
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- 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.
At CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living, our innovative approach to Memory Care treats the whole person, not just the symptoms of their memory loss, helping residents find renewed meaning and purpose in each day. Working closely with each resident, we help minimize the symptoms of their disease, even while we help them create wonderful new moments and memories. We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a difference. We are a small business with growth opportunities. We will train you! Bring your compassion, empathy, and motivation.
CERTUS Senior Living is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace. We also have great benefits! We comply with the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) Level 2 Background Check Requirements & Drug Testing.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
