Wellness Director for Assisted Living

We offer a range of independent living, assisted living, and memory care services designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation makes us a preferred choice for seniors and their families.

SUMMARY

The Wellness Director is responsible for coordinating resident care in order to ensure the residents remain as independent as possible for as long as possible in the Traditional Assisted Living and Secure Memory Care sections of the community. Assist the resident and his or her family in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the residents. Liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other heath related service agencies to provide care to the resident. Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy. Make recommendations to the Executive Director with resect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

1. Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out.

2. Interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with the company policy. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia. Conduct with the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.

3. Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.

4. Oversees continuing education programs for nurses, medication technicians, and caregivers as regulated by Federal and State licensing requirements and assist the Business Office for tracking orientation/training/license requirements.

5. Conduct orientation for new members of the department to ensure that employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies and procedures for the department.

6. Oversee and provide necessary training to department staff that ensures competent delivery of medications to residents, emergency procedures, record keeping, residents’ records and acceptable treatments. Assist the Business Office manager that care staff (AL and/or MC) completes state required training.

7. Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.

8. Conduct and coordinate the completion of resident assessment/evaluation program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines and company policies that govern resident assessment; administer pre-admission and periodic assessments to residents and monitor changes in status.

9. Ensure that an initial Resident Assessment/Evaluation is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and an individualized service plan is completed upon move-in within the required timeframe within policies and regulations.

10. Provide reassessments/re-evaluations on a regular basis within policies and regulations.

11. Conduct interviews and observations on a regular basis of the residents to alert the Executive Director, family, physician and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident.

12. Complete required data entry into EMR system to ensure maintenance of resident care information. Ensure that Individual Service Plan and assignment sheets are completed timely and required documentation has been completed.

13. Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.

14. Act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families. Contact physicians, family and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the property to professional personnel, residents and the community.

15. Coordinate orders with physicians/authorized prescribers and pharmacy for delivery of medications. Oversee central storage and delivery of medications.

16. Communicate with residents, family members regarding the property’s in-house pharmacy and the policies/procedures governing that relationship.

17. Conduct property tours and promote the property to members of the community.

18. Supports the community’s success in referral development and resident retention efforts to assist with maintaining high census.

19. Participate in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.

20. Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards. Responsible for coordinating special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, i.e., visual deficits, hearing loss.

21. Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety and coordinate with maintenance/environmental services for life safety procedures.

22. Maintain inventory of needed supplies.

23. Provide the Executive Director with information relative to the care needs of the residents and the department’s ability to meet those needs.

24. Participate in daily “Stand-Up” meetings and monthly meetings to communicate key issues within the department.

25. Assist in the budget preparation for the department and monitor department costs on a day-to-day basis.

26. Maintain knowledge in dementia-specific and memory care. Recognize and respond to changes in the dementia care industry and respond appropriately.

27. Performs day-to-day clerical work connected with the position.

28. Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

29. Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.

30. Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Executive Director.

31. Maintains Nursing CEU’s as required by the Board of Nurse Examiners and keep license active and in good standing.

32. Report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the property’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

33. Work directly with residents, providing them with basic essential care including taking blood pressure, recording vital signs, assisting with Activities of Daily Living and Independent Activities of Daily Living.

34. Obtain resident specific care information from care staff and care plan, provide observations, and report information to health care providers within the nursing care plan in accordance with state guidelines and board of nursing rules and regulations.

35. Observe and report information that is necessary for care plan development and individual service plans in accordance with state guidelines and board of nursing rules and regulations.

36. Provide care related teaching to residents and staff within state guidelines and board of nursing rules and regulations.

37. Work closely with both patients and other health care providers to promote individualized care plans.

38. Observe, perform, analyze, and report diagnostic tests in accordance with board of nursing regulations, policies, and regulations to physicians and other health care providers.

39. Act as a mentor to other Nurses and CNAs/Medication Technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: RN or LVN/LPN or two (2) years of college in human services or health care field (RN is Preferred). License must be free of stipulations.

Experience: Prefer two (2) years' experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform calculations in support of personnel actions, budget, and other financial responsibilities.

Reasoning Skills: Understand and conceptualize concepts as well as demonstrate ability to make decisions in stressful situations.

Oral/Written Communication Skills: Be able to explain ideas and to communicate complex ideas to a wide audience (employees, residents, family members, governmental agencies, public, etc.), both in writing and verbally.

Equipment Used: Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer and handheld devices) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.

Physical Effort: Must be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal Mantoux test not more than 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment as required.

Personal Characteristics: Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families

Working Conditions: Well-lighted office with appropriate ventilation and temperature levels.