Wellness Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wellness Coordinator is a key position in our thriving, well-established, award winning assisted living community. We are seeking a positive, energetic individual with exceptional communication and ability to be a real team leader. This role requires organizational skills, leadership, integrity, and above all: care and compassion for our seniors. This position is responsible for all care related activities of all community residents and the ability to manage a team. Our staff is positive, and talented with a family-like culture. Our Resident care thrives on a team-oriented approach. This is not just a job but a rewarding career.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure quality care from caregiving staff.

• Create/maintain staffing schedule with limited overtime.

• Paid On-call for: staffing needs, fill-in for shifts on occasion, and providing directions to staff as needed.

• Supervising staff in dispensing of medication to residents and ensure that related paperwork is completed appropriately.

• Assist LVN in pre-appraisal & re-appraisal of residents for appropriateness in our setting.

• Attend and contribute to resident care conferences with LVN and families.

• Ensure that Med Techs are communicating with residents and families to ensure that all medical needs of residents are met. Contact physicians when necessary.

• Inform dietary services of any special diet needs of residents under direction from LVN.

• Ensure that hospice residents are receiving quality care, emergency medication and that staff and family are kept in the communication loop.

• Train staff in community policies and procedures with emphasis on the wellness department procedures.

• Oversee all ordering of pharmaceuticals, medical and caregiving supplies.

• Ensure that narcotic medication is maintained under lock and key with limited access and inventoried on regular basis per licensing regulations.

• Ensure that all care staff receive the appropriate training as required by state regulations.

• Coordinate the overseeing of training for Med Techs and caregivers.

• Review daily care log and address any pending problems.

• Ensure that incident reports are submitted to the administrator.

• Supervise care staff on the floor on a daily basis.

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be proficient with Word, Excell, Outlook

• Able to learn our Computer based MAR system

• Proficient in handwritten reporting

• Familiar with Title 22 and other pertinent State and federal laws and regulations

• Able to follow Cal/OSHA safety guidelines

• Human resources principles and timekeeping practices

• Must understand Dementia and the aging process

SKILLS:

• Must have 2 years’ experience in Senior Living experience

• Must have 2 years’ experience management experience

• Able to lead a team and foster teamwork with all departments

• Must be flexible in availability and additional responsibilities

• Strong written and oral expression skills

• Able to follow physician’s direction and care plans

• Able to solve problems effectively

• Able to coordinate multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously

GOALS:

• Error free medication program

• Care Plans are up to date and followed 100% of the time

• Ensure that the MAR and all related documentation is properly completed

• Ensure that caregiving staff training is completed annually, as required by DSS standard

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26