What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Health and Wellness position at Crescent Wood?
About the Company:
We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do:
- Provides services in accordance with state/federal nursing center regulations and the Department of Public Health rules and regulations.
- Participates in pre-admissions assessments for potential residents.
- Participates in all staff development programs to expand and develop abilities.
- Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures.
- Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and emergencies.
- Performs admission, monthly, and periodic reviews on residents for functional and mental abilities.
- Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
- Reviews/revises assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition.
- Assists residents in scheduling medical, dental and laboratory appointments.
- Assists physician with resident examination as needed.
- Reviews and transcribes physician's orders.
- Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
- Other duties as assigned or requested by Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- The position reports to the Executive Director and is expected to perform without close supervision and exercise good judgment. The position supervises, directs, and reviews the work of associates in the Assisted Living and/or Memory Care department(s).
Why You Are Qualified:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university, with major work in related field.
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in the long-term care industry or related field.
- LPN license in the applicable state required.
On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted. Must physically be able to carry, transfer, push and pull, and reposition residents with assistance or using appropriate equipment.
Why You Should Apply:
- Competitive pay.
- Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs
- Flexible working schedule
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Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.
