Wellness Coordinator(Resident Care Coordinator)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:  

Under the direct supervision of the Wellness Director, the Wellness Coordinator supports the community, and the Wellness Director by providing clerical, administrative, planning and organization responsibilities, as they pertain primarily to the nursing and care staff and to residents. 

Essential Functions: 

• Assisting with caregiver and med tech staffing, scheduling, workflow, and coverage.
• Helping coordinate daily resident care and wellness services under the direction of the Wellness Director.
• Providing day-to-day guidance and support to caregivers and med techs and escalating clinical or higher-level concerns to the Wellness Director or an appropriately licensed professional.
• Supporting resident documentation, records, service coordination, and follow-up.
• Communicating with residents, families, healthcare providers, and other community departments as needed.
• Scheduling resident appointments and coordinating transportation.
• Supporting onboarding, training, competency tracking, and required employee records for wellness staff.
• Monitoring for safety or compliance concerns and reporting or escalating issues appropriately.
• Assisting the Wellness Director with planning, organization, and other administrative needs of the wellness department.

Note: All employees of Olympus Retirement Living are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.  

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Current CPR Certification required. 

Experience:   

• Experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must work well with others and take directions from Supervisors.
• Must be able to work alone and with little direct supervision.
• Must be trustworthy and dependable.
• Must be able to stand and walk most of the work day.
• Requires tolerance for body secretions, strong odors, exposure to diseases, and varied room temperatures.