Walnut Acquisition

Description:

Job Summary:

The Health & Wellness Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the well-being of all residents living in the Community including residents in Memory Care, along with ensuring all state regulations are being met. The Health & Wellness Coordinator assists with conducting assessments of new and current residents and oversees the medication management program. The Health & Wellness Coordinator also ensures the community has a diverse staff with skills and licensing appropriate to meet the needs of the residents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position assists in managing all employees of the department and assists in the responsibility for the performance management and co-hiring of the employees within that department.
• Work in all areas of the community.
• Follow Safety Policy & Procedures.

Requirements:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making.
• Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Walnut Senior Living policies and procedures.
• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of medication, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure.
• Periodically, or as mandated, reviews compliance for those that self-administer medications.
• Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner.
• Monitor’s resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required.
• Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control, department enhancements and efficiencies.
• Ensures in house ancillary services, such as x-rays, podiatry, dental, eye care, psych visits etc. are scheduled and the appropriate follow up is completed.
• Monitors and reviews service plan by licensed staff.
• Maintains/monitors care plans for all residents.
• Conducts training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for all associates.
• Review direct report associate time punches in payroll system, as necessary.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of wellness associates.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families, and guests’ programs.
• Follows guidelines for dress code and wears name badge daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
• Able to manage revenue/expense budget and supplies. (Staffing)
• Able to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience:

• Current Licensed L.P.N or RN.
• 2-4 Years of experience required.
• Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
• Able to use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent infection.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes: gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, shield, resp. goggles/eye protection and non-slip shoes.
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.