Assistant Wellness Director
Job Title:
Assistant Wellness Director
Reports to:
Wellness Director
Compensation:
Salary
Hours:
40
Schedule:
5 day work week May vary. Monday – Friday rotating weekends- on call rotation
May be required to work select weekends and holidays.
Minimum Required Education/ Experience:
1 year experience working with older adults.
Preferred Certification(s)minimum: Unrestricted Licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse (LPN or LVN) through GA or compact license.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Understanding of infection control procedures
Demonstrated ability to schedule, orientate and train staff
Responsible for hiring, recruitment, disciplinary action, annual performance appraisal, and continual education development of the Wellness staff
Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Administer and analyze standardized assessments for older adult populations to track progress in all wellness areas
Develops an individualized wellness plan that identifies goals, objectives, and wellness intervention strategies
Implements wellness plans using appropriate individual/group intervention
Re-assesses, evaluate, and compare resident progress relative to individual wellness plan
Document individual sessions and update wellness records
Coordinate with residents’ other healthcare providers (i.e., physician, managed care, home health team) in order to ensure continuum of care
Obtain and carry out physician's wellness recommendations
Responsible for risk management and resident safety
Maintain proper documentation and quality assurance systems
Maintain appropriate credentials and have opportunities for continual educational development
Maintain resident confidentiality
Supports the operational aspects of the community in order to promote client satisfaction
And any other duties assigned by Wellness director
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent people leadership and guest service skills required
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Initiative
Teamwork
Professional and technical knowledge
Exhibit effective communication skills for working with residents, families, staff, and other healthcare providers
Preferred knowledge of assistive technology, gait training and transfer techniques
Demonstrates innovation and an acceptance of new ideas/concepts\
Physically demands - must be able to assist with transfers
Conflict resolution'
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Cumming, GA 30041 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cumming, GA 30041: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person