Assistant Wellness Director: Salary up to $60k/year depending on experience and education

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Position Summary:

The Assistant Wellness Director plays an integral role in upholding American House’s mission to enrich the lives of those we serve. Under the general direction of the Wellness Director and Executive Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the management of the day to day operations of the health and wellness component of the community, to ensure the maximum levels of resident functional ability, safety, and well-being.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the overall supervision of all Health and Wellness team members, including but not limited to: training, performance management, coaching, motivating, and evaluating
• Through ongoing supervision, oversight, and delegation, ensures continuous high quality of service within the Wellness Department
• Ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs
• Ensure compliance of the Medication Aide program via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks
• Responsible for verifying all medical forms are completed as well as assessing residents for required levels of care prior to resident move-in
• Administer various vaccinations to Residents/team members as required and determined by specific community and state regulations
• Oversee all medication administration
• Work in conjunction with Residents' attending Physician to make certain highest quality of service is being provided
• Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing regulations and/or accreditation programs within areas of responsibility
• Maintain high level confidentiality of all information related to the role
• Investigate all complaints, grievances, and incidents, and work with the Executive Director concerning appropriate responses and corrective actions
• Ensure effective communication among Resident Assistants, Residents, and families
• Act as primary liaison with Residents and family members
• Establish rapport among Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork
• Actively interview and hire new Wellness Team members
• Ensure all Health and Wellness staff complete mandatory training
• Monitor licensure and certification compliance for all Wellness staff
• Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations concerning the operation of the Wellness Department
• Lead coordination of health care services with other third-party providers to ensure continuity of care
• Responsible for management of Wellness Department budget
• Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for budget, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure adequate staffing pattern of Resident Associates within authorized hour guidelines
• Develop work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and task completion
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the Wellness Department

• Ensure compliance to American House’s philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department.
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Associates, resident, and families.
• Maintain Liaison with residents and family members.
• Through ongoing supervision, oversight and delegation assists in the provision of a continuous high quality of service within the Health and Wellness Department.
• Assist in establishing rapport among Health and Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork.
• Assist in the orientation and in service training.
• Assist to ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures.
• Assist Wellness Nurse and Wellness Director in various nursing activities.
• Continuity assess residents to verify their appropriateness to live within the community.
• Assist in the coordination of regularly scheduled wellness meetings.
• Assist with medical administration.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, according to HIPAA.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to the private materials, policies or procedures related to the operation of the community and/or personnel records, unless directed or allowed by law.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3 years of experience in healthcare or service-related setting
• Physiological and psychological knowledge related to gerontology

Preferred Skill/Abilities:

• Experience working with Seniors

Education and Requirements:

• Registered Nursing License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree preferred
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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.

American House Senior Living Communities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, merit, and the ability to enrich the lives of those we serve.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment.

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.