Position Summary:

The Assistant Wellness Director plays an integral role in upholding American House’s mission to enrich the lives of those we serve. The Assistant Wellness Directors aid in the supervision, education, direction and support all Wellness team members. This is a leadership position within the community and serves as manager on duty in the absence of the Wellness Director.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate staffing schedule of Resident Assistants and Med Techs
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts by ensuring proper documentation and record keeping is maintained
• Participate in care plan development and implementation through collaborative efforts with resident responsible parties, physician, third-party care team, and Wellness Director
• Prepare and administer medications as allowed by state regulation to residents following established policies and procedures as needed
• Observe residents and report changes in resident’s psychosocial and physical condition as well as any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents. Ensure resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day scheduled housekeeping tasks such as laundry are completed 
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision according to the individual plan of care.
• Gathering, engaging, and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested. Encouraging residents to socialize and participate in planned activities and develop friendships with other residents. 
• Communicate professionally with physicians and third-party specialists, such as homecare providers, lab providers and hospice professionals
• Follow established safety protocols, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures. Respond to all requests for assistance promptly and with a positive demeanor including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family members or friends.
• Report all complaints, grievances, suspicion of abuse and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.
• Participate and attend Wellness meetings and required trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies
• Supporting Wellness Director with supervisory responsibilities of all wellness team members including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assess/evaluate potential residents for Assisted Living/Memory Care level of care utilizing assessment tool. This may involve assessing/evaluating potential residents in their home or another healthcare setting.
• In the absence of the Wellness Director, ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to State Regulatory Body.
• As delegated by the Wellness Director, ensure that all incident reports are completed, filed, and that follow-up is conducted appropriately.
• As delegated by the Wellness Director, ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs.
• As delegated by the Wellness Director, maintain compliance with state regulations and policies for medication administration including oversite of medication management, validation of timeliness and completeness of medication records, completing required responsibilities for Medication Aide programs via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks, where applicable.

Preferred Skill/Abilities:

• 3 years of management experience in healthcare or service-related setting
• Experience working with Seniors and individuals with memory loss
• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Education and Requirements:

• Certified Nursing Aide and Certified Med-Tech in the appropriate state
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to regularly stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items
• Ability to help others with daily activities including but not limited to; bathing, dressing/undressing, dining, exercising, etc.
• Ability to frequently communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in given situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Requires interaction with co-workers, clients, and/or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, and/or blood-borne pathogens
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting clients
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious or biological hazards

Company Overview

American House Senior Living Communities

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.