Caregiver - Presidential Place : Job Details

AgeWell Solvere Living is expanding with a BRAND-NEW community in Leesburg, FL! We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team as we open a new assisted living and memory care community! Experience a fulfilling career in a warm, supportive atmosphere that values excellence for our residents. AgeWell Solvere Living is a certified great place to work 6 years in a row! Be a part of something extraordinary - Apply today!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.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 any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:* Current State Nurse's Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.* 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.* Could be required to use a Hoyer Lift.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.* 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.