Summary of Responsibility:
Ensures that the resident care department is operated efficiently and in compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements; provides the highest possible standard of care through effective use of the nursing process. Responsible for orientation, education and scheduling of the resident care staff. The Wellness Coordinator serves as a supervisor for the community in the absence of all department managers.
Duties:
- Supervises the inventory of medication, dispensing of said medications and the monitoring of Medication Administration Records for all residents.
- Developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the plan of care according to the resident’s preferences and abilities.
- Responsible updating and maintaining manuals where indicated and keeping sufficient infection control supplies on hand in an easily accessible place.
- Assist the Director of Wellness in planning, decision-making and budgeting for wellness care services.
- Has responsibility and accountability for the functions, activities and development of all wellness personnel.
- Coordinate with the Food Service Director to ensure that all residents receive diets prescribed by the physician.
- Train, supervise, evaluate, and counsel wellness staff in accordance with established company policies and standards.
- Responsible for maintaining documentation which reflects wellness care provided, individual’s response to care and disposition of each case.
- Maintain open, effective and ongoing communication with the community’s medical staff and medical community.
- Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees and visitors.
- Keep the Director of Wellness informed regarding work performance of care staff and any unusual incident or problem regarding residents, employees or community.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
- Responsible for completing and maintaining the schedule for care staff, work on community as needed (vacations, call outs etc …).
- Perform any duties as determined or assigned by the Executive Director/ Director of Wellness.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of three years of experience in a health care community and at least one year of successful supervisory experience.
- Experience in geriatric care, emergency care, first-aid.
- Must have training in the special needs of the cognitively impaired resident i.e., Alzheimer and Dementia training with focus on Validation Therapy.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.