Wellness Coordinator

Job Overview

Wellness Coordinator Reports to: LVN (Community Nurse)

Wellness Classification: Non-Exempt

The Wellness Coordinator is a key position in our thriving, well-established, fast-paced, award winning memory care 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 under LVN.
• Ensure that all care staff receive the appropriate training as required by state regulations.
• Coordinate the overseeing of training for Med Techs and caregivers with the LVN.
• Review daily care log and address any pending problems.
• Ensure that incident reports are submitted to the administrator and LVN.
• 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 & REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have 2 years’ experience in Senior Living experience
• Must have 2 years’ experience management experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office/365, Excel, Word
• Experience or knowledge in dementia care is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams
• 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
• Mandatory background check, physical and TB Skin Test required

(Company provided)

• 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
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26