What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Nurse - Assisted Living Community position at Gables of Fitchburg?
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of seniors? At The Gables of Fitchburg, we take pride in offering the best living environment for our residents while maintaining the warmth and personal touch of a family-operated business. With a history of excellence, we are committed to providing top-tier service in a setting that feels like home. As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive and welcoming atmosphere where staff and residents form meaningful connections every day.
Working at The Gables means joining a dedicated team that values professionalism, compassion, and quality care. Our spacious community offers residents the largest apartments in the area, a variety of amenities, and an engaging lifestyle, ensuring they feel comfortable and at home. As an employee, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive, worry-free experience for seniors while enjoying a work environment that is both fulfilling and rewarding. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we invite you to explore our career opportunities today!
Job Summary
The Assistant Resident Care Director (ARCO) is responsible for administration of nursing services as directed by the RCD. Assists with directing, planning and coordinating services of professional nursing and auxiliary nursing personnel in rendering resident care. Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to ensure quality of resident care. In the absence of the RCD, the ARCD assumes primary responsibility for providing oversight of the resident health care needs, including the overall medication delivery system and the coordination of in-service training for the Resident Care Department. The ARCO contributes directly and positively to the team approach to quality resident care by attending to and assisting with a variety of physical, emotional and social needs to help residents maintain their highest level of independence possible.
Job Duties
- Provides nursing services to residents
- Resident Teaching
- Wellness counseling
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Provision of care and services to residents whose conditions are chronic and stable
- Verifying residents' medication regimen with physicians or heath care practitioners for residents who require supervision Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility.
- Aware and knowledgeable of the federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted living / memory care and the regulations of the state's nursing commission; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all such regulations.
Requirements
Unrestricted nursing licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts with one of the following :