Wellness Director

Do you love Seniors? We do! If you do we would love for you to come work for us.

The Arbors Assisted Living is currently seeking a Wellness Director to join the team.

Please note: this position is not a 9-5 position, it requires flexibility in working nights and weekends, and has great potential for growth opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Healthcare certification (HHA/PCA/CNA/LPN/RN)

A New York State and currently registered Licensed Professional or Registered Nurse preferred

Experience:

One year of related work experience in health care field.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and directs the overall functioning of the Wellness Department.
• Works in conjunction with Case Manager to coordinate resident services.
• Supervises Wellness Department including scheduling staff; developing and disseminating daily assignments; and evaluating staff job performance as well as competency.
• Assesses, in coordination with Case Manager, potential residents to determine appropriateness for move-in, completes mandated assessment tools and forms as needed.
• Assists Administrator with resident move-in decisions as needed.
• Coordinates, in conjunction with the Case Manager, the completion of the resident’s initial Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Implements, in conjunction with the Case Manager, the ISP to meet the needs of the resident including assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s).
• Reviews and updates, in conjunction with the Case Manager, residents’ ISP’s as needed but no less than every six months and obtains physician input as required.
• Assesses resident on move in including wellness assessment, checking physician’s orders, transfer and pre-move-in information.
• Assesses, in conjunction with the Case Manager, the resident’s ability to return to Community post hospitalization/rehabilitation and provides recommendation to Administrator.
• Communicates with physician, pharmacy and family member/ resident’s representative as needed.
• Informs physician of any change in resident’s condition.
• Takes and carries out physician’s orders.
• Follows up with physician’s orders, examinations, services, testing, and laboratory work-ups.
• Assesses continuously the physical and mental needs/conditions of all residents and is knowledgeable of resident’s condition at all times.
• Responds to emergencies; assures the resident’s comfort and safety; secures necessary emergency medical assistance; calls physician; notifies family; arranges transportation to a medical facility/hospital.
• Completes resident incident reports as needed and reviews all resident incident reports.
• Takes and records vital signs as required.
• Oversees the medication management program.
• Monitors resident medications and ensures that medications are ordered and received in a timely manner.
• Monitors medication records to assure accuracy.
• Reads, initials and monitors resident log daily.
• Reviews the resident’s ability to self-administer medications.
• Notifies the prescribing physician of any changes in the resident’s ability to self-administer medications.
• Notifies the prescribing physician of any changes in a resident that appears unable to independently administer medications, and then notify Case Manager.
• Communicates with primary physicians within one business day to advise of any change in medication/dosage prescribed or discontinued by another healthcare provider.
• Documents in the resident’s record resident changes and events, response and results of response including but not limited to emergency assistance, due to illness /injury; change in resident physical/mental status; contacts with physicians, consultants, resident’s representative; services provided; etc.
• Oversees resident’s monthly weight recording program.
• Communicates resident concerns/issues with Case Manager, Attending Physician, Administrator, family/resident’s representative, and other departments, as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate interactions and positive relationships with residents and their families treating all with dignity and respect.
• Supports each resident’s right to self determination; documents resident refusal of services offered; outlines for the resident, in conjunction with Case Manager and physician when necessary, possible implications of the refusal; informs resident, in conjunction with Case Manager and physician when necessary, of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident about the alternatives.
• Assists the resident in obtaining and maintaining a primary care physician or source of medical care who is responsible for the overall management of the resident’s health and mental health needs.
• Assists the resident in making arrangements to obtain services, examinations and reports needed to maintain or document the maintenance of the resident’s health or mental health including health and mental health services, dental services, and medication.
• Ensures completion of resident’s annual medical evaluation and mental health evaluation, if needed.
• Attends weekly resident care meetings; provides information regarding resident’s health/mental health status; obtains physician input as needed.
• Ensures that Wellness staffing levels are adequate to meet the Community needs.
• Ensures that Wellness staff are adequately trained and oriented to perform their job duties.
• Sets meaningful individual objectives and specific job expectations to ensure that staff are aware of standard on which they will be evaluated.
• Provides training in medication assistance and assesses competency of medication technicians.
• Provides orientation and in-service education for personnel as directed by the Administrator regarding but not limited to care needs of the older adult, ADL’s, communication skills, etc.
• Coordinates interdepartmental workings.
• Assists in planning and establishing lines of communication; motivates employees and resolves grievances; recommends promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions for employees within the department after discussing with the Administrator.
• Coordinates work of the department with the work of other departments; assists in developing departmental procedures and promotes employee stabilization and productivity; maintains required records and reports.
• Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures adherence to New York State Department of Health regulations and Community Policies and Procedures.

****We Do NYS Department Of Health Mandated Background Checks/Fingerprinting for all New Hires.

To apply: Please submit resume OR apply in person at:

The Arbors Assisted Living Islandia West
1515 Veterans Memorial Hwy.

Islandia, NY 11749

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Ability to Commute:

• Islandia, NY 11749 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Islandia, NY 11749: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000