Wellness Coordinator

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Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating ongoing services for each resident. The Wellness Coordinator also acts in the area of staff development in continued, organized staff education programs, as well as the assessment, evaluation, planning and implementing Service Plan Tasks within the regulations of assisted living guidelines, including but not limited to those residents who are in need of assistance with Activities of daily living, medication management, fall prevention, etc. These tasks must be carried out while fostering -at all times- the residents’ independence and freedom of choice. The Wellness Coordinator serves as the primary contact for the Personal Care Attendant’s staff education. All tasks and duties must be in communication and approved by the Executive Director. All responsibilities will be conducted with dignity and consistent with the philosophy and mission statement of Garden View.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Leadership, guidance and assessment of learning/resource needs and the subsequent establishment of directional goals for staff development that are compatible with services provided and objectives of assisted living.
• Assess new residents/prospects for eligibility status, re-evaluate within 30 days in communication with Executive Director and follow up on delivery of resident care and resident care plans quarterly or as necessary.
• Collaborates with Department Managers in resident care, as well as establishing dietary communications with Primary Care Physician’s office.
• Establishes and maintains a pool of health professionals and resources/information that is consistent with the guidelines of assisted living to insure, assist, and support staff education and professional outreach.
• Promotes this community and its programs to other health professionals and contacts.
• Monitor medication assistance program, for accuracy and adherence to state guidelines.
• Insures complete orientation, training of PCA staff.
• Understands and performs all PCA/CNA duties and assists in ADL assistance when needed.
• Is responsible for evaluating the nature of employee illnesses and communicating any recommendations for job restrictions to Executive Director. Ensuring use of protective measures.
• Insures staff adherence to policy, procedure, and state Health and Safety Codes.
• Regular, ongoing communication with Executive Director.
• Attends and participates in regular management team meetings.
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members
• Understands and educates staff in emergency preparedness in emergency or disaster situations.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication technique in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Follows up in appropriate procedure, and with appropriate staff, resident, or other individual regarding complaints, incidents, accidents, critical incidents, problems, or concerns.
• Orders and monitors appropriate use of resident care supplies, office supplies and other needed supplies.
• Delegate’s tasks to PCA Team Leader as necessary and within reason.
• Coordinates and implements resident and employee wellness activities.
• Uses and ensures proper disposal, storage, and techniques for sharps containers, red bags, and any other hazardous waste, chemical or product, according to OSHA policy and guidelines.

Other Duties:

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
• Assists with quality assurance programs.
• Assists in training of new employees. Also responsible for orienting present staff to new or updated procedures / materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with ability to interpret medical data are essential.

• High school graduate or equivalent and be able to meet the Standards of Performance as outlined in the Garden View Employee Handbook.
• Past experience in staff development as well as medical background is preferred.
• Able to lead and intervene independently in both routine and in emergent situations.
• Self-motivated person, attend to detail, work under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks / projects.
• Able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
• Creative, energetic individual with strong public relations abilities; professional appearance, attitude, and motivation.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to body fluids, infection, odors, and behavior of residents.
• Exposure to chemicals / cleaning solutions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift / push up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk four miles per daily.
• Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel using good body mechanics and for sustained periods of time.
• Must possess sight / hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the physical, mental, and emotional stress of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Wellness Director: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70816: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person