Wellness Associate - Sponsoring Congregations - Full Time

Christus Health hiring for Wellness Associate - Sponsoring Congregations - Full Time jobs in San Antonio, TX, US

Summary:

The CCVI Wellness Associate assists in providing supportive care to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, residing in the Village at Incarnate Word (Village), and residing external to the Village, when needed. The Wellness Associate represents the office of Wellness in a professional manner and provides overall support in maintaining the needs of the Sisters. The Wellness Associate recognizes that the Sisters’ health and wellness are all encompassing and includes physical, social, spiritual, and emotional components. This position serves as a member of the CCVI Center for Wholistic Care (Wellness, Pastoral Care, and Residential Life).

• Assists Sisters residing in the Village as needed; coordinates with Village nursing staff with this care; assists Sisters residing external to the Village when needed.
• Assists Sisters who have requested support services or who have been identified as needing additional assistance or other related services.
• Assists Sisters in communication, when required, with health care personnel including primary physicians.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times; maintains professional boundaries in relationships with the Sisters.
• Exhibits ability to provide direct personal care for the Sisters such as activities of daily living, light exercise, focused / therapeutic conversation, light meal preparation, meal delivery, bathing, non-invasive therapeutic therapy such as application of hot / cold packs, topical preparations, etc.
• Maintains a log of all therapeutic interactions with the Sisters and provides update to the Wellness LVN Coordinator as required. Notifies Wellness LVN Coordinator of situations requiring immediate attention due to any significant change in Sister's health status.
• On a rotational basis, is on call for the Sisters when scheduled; is available to come in for emergency situations.
• Transports Sisters to various events.
• Has ability to drive and accompany Sisters to medical appointments when needed.
• Communicates with Wellness, Pastoral Care and Residential Life Teams and Village staff.
• Exhibits ability to accommodate and adjust to changes in duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the Sisters.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes as they relate to duties and responsibilities.
• Must consistently demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required
• Some experience as a caregiver in service to elderly preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills (listening, verbal, written)
• CPR Certification Preferred
• Active Texas driver’s license required

Work Type:

Full Time

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