CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant (Wellness Associate)
Posted 4 years ago
Description:
**$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER FIRST 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT**
We have full-time and part-time positions available!
Heritage of Sandy Plains, a Solvere Living managed community is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants/Wellness Associates to provide services and care to our residents based on each resident’s individual resident service plan at our beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in the Marietta, Georgia area! If you are a team player and passionate about providing excellent care and services to residents, we would love the opportunity to speak with you, apply today!
Solvere Living has adopted a policy that requires all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.
As a Great Place to Work for 4 years in a row, Solvere Living proudly offers :
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
At Solvere Living, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about our philosophy click on the link below:
Our Declaration for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
It is not a requirement to be a CNA to work with us! If you have experience as a caregiver, we would love to meet you!
We are always accepting applications from outstanding and passionate caregivers who want to be a part of a positive working environment. Full-time and part-time schedules are available to meet your needs. Apply today!
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.
- 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.