Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

Role overview

AgeWell Senior Living’s community in Lake Worth, Florida is seeking a part-time Wellness Associate (Caregiver) for its Alamar Senior Living location. The role is part of a senior living environment focused on resident wellbeing, dependable care, and strong customer service. The community is managed by AgeWell Solvere Living and emphasizes a supportive workplace and a high standard of service for older adults.

Benefits

Eligible team members may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, voluntary disability coverage, a generous paid time off plan, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Key duties

• Support residents with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and mobility when needed.
• Monitor residents’ physical and mental wellbeing and promptly report any changes to the Wellness Director.
• Track medical supply inventory and assist with reordering when needed.
• Help arrange coverage when unexpected absences occur.
• Assist in creating and maintaining resident assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Support the orientation and onboarding of newly hired Wellness Associates.
• Respond to resident emergencies, provide first aid, and coordinate appropriate medical follow-up.
• Help residents keep their living spaces clean, tidy, and organized.
• Answer assistance calls and respond quickly to resident needs.
• Support clothing and laundry tasks when instructed.
• Assist with meal choice, meal service, and feeding as assigned.
• Help with activity programs when assigned.
• Maintain records and files according to policy.
• Complete at least 6 hours of in-service education each year.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Safety and communication

• Follow all emergency procedures and safety rules.
• Communicate clearly with the Wellness Director and other staff members.
• Immediately inform the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager about any resident health or behavior changes.

Qualifications

• Experience and genuine interest in working with older adults.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and other staff.
• Good physical and emotional health, with no communicable diseases.
• Current state Nurse’s Aide registration is preferred but not mandatory.

Physical demands

• Must be able to bend and reach as part of the job.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
• Must be able to remain standing for long periods.
• A Hoyer Lift may be required.

Additional conditions

• Weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Shifts may differ from the original schedule assigned.
• Extended shifts of up to 16 hours per day may be required.
• The role may involve exposure to infectious waste and diseases, including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C.
• Residents may sometimes be hostile or emotionally distressed due to their mental status.
• Background, criminal, and drug screening may be required.
• Random drug testing may be requested during employment.
• Your photo or image may be used in social media or community advertising.
• Video recording may occur through devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.