What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant (Wellness Associate) position at Hearthstone Nona Lakes?
AgeWell Solvere Living is expanding with a BRAND-NEW senior living community located in the gorgeous Nona Lakes, Florida market! Hearthstone at Nona Lakes is currently hiring for our brand-new gorgeous Assisted Living and Memory Care community! At Hearthstone Nona Lakes, we put a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and one of a kind service! Come be a part of the excitement as we prepare to open one of our newest communities! Apply today!
As a Certified Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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.
Wellness Associate Procedure:
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 anychanges in physical and mental health of Resident.
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
- Current State Nurse’s Aide registration.
- 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.
