Wellness Director

Job Title Wellness Director Salary $70,000 Schedule 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Duties Ensure that the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times. Ensure compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times. Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, staff, families, and community guests. Ensure orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new staff. Manage the Wellness department staff: interview, hire, orient, coach, counsel, and evaluate staff. Support professional growth of staff, encourage teamwork, promote wellness philosophy, and support open communication and collaborative problem solving. Lead by example and actively protect resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Observe for any signs of resident abuse or neglect and take immediate action to prevent harm. Report incidents according to community policy and state laws. Ensure that all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed. Participate in designated community meetings and maintain knowledge of current assisted living regulations. Ensure compliance with company policies/procedures, pharmacy policies/procedures, and state and federal agency regulations. Participate in the initial orientation and ongoing training of all Wellness staff regarding resident health and wellness. Ensure proper training of Medication Aides in compliance with community and state requirements. Oversee mentoring of and performance evaluations for Wellness staff. Ensure staff hepatitis immunization and series tracking is complete. Ensure adequate staffing levels that meet program and clinical needs based upon state regulations and community budgets. Conduct regular in-service and staff meetings. Actively participate in Census Development. Collaborate with the Executive Director, Community Liaison, and Wellness team to assess residents’ needs and place them appropriately within the continuum of care. Lead Wellness team meetings for ongoing review of residents’ care needs and creation of appropriate support plans. Ensure completion of resident assessments and service/care plans in accordance with community policies and state regulations, and ensure that service/care plans are available to appropriate staff. Ensure that residents receive the services/care specified in their plans. Encourage resident and family participation in service/care planning; keep family informed of resident’s progress while maintaining confidentiality. Collaborate with resident, physicians, therapy providers, pharmacy, and other agencies to assure optimal care. Ensure communications meet state and federal guidelines for confidentiality and resident rights. Collaborate with other community departments and contracted providers to promote optimal resident health and well-being. Respond promptly and appropriately to resident emergencies. Ensure adequate care supplies are maintained and ordered accordingly. Perform additional duties, within scope of practice, as necessary. Maintain valid licenses/certifications as required by state and/or federal regulatory bodies. May perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing service area (e.g., nurse’s stations, resident rooms). The role involves intermittent movement, frequent interruptions, interaction with residents, personnel, visitors, and government agencies. It may require working beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary, and being on call 24/7. The environment may expose staff to hazards such as falls, burns, odors, chemicals, infectious waste, TB, AIDS, Hepatitis B, and other contaminants. Benefits Benefits eligibility depends on full-time employment status. For benefit details, check at Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor is there discrimination, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr