POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Wellness Director

JOB CODE:

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Full-Time

PROGRAM:

TRAVEL:

Minimal

SUPERVISOR:

Executive Director

Date:

2.2023

Skilled Management owns and operates several assisted living facilities throughout LA County. We are currently seeking a Health & Wellness Director for our Burbank locations!

The Health and Wellness Director will be oversee quality, continuity and appropriateness of care by providing direction to the wellness staff through communication with residents, families and staff assuring individual care.

• Lead by example interacting with residents and staff. Walk the building and be involved in care.
• Develop and oversee implementation of resident service plans to comply with doctor orders and meet heath care needs.
• Communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians and other health care providers regarding resident health issues and service plans.
• Review and update service plans according to state requirements.
• Perform and supervise the performance of individual nursing services as required.
• Provide direction and monitoring to all wellness staff.
• Implement wellness program to maximize health through education and preventative care.
• Assess prospective residents to determine care needs and potential residency.
• Coordinate wellness service procedures to move in new residents.
• Train and orientate as well as lead and coach staff concerning wellness services function and procedures as directed; provide staff in-services as required.
• Identify at-risk residents and help create risk management plan. Evaluate resident conditions for changes or systems.
• Facilitate alternative placement or supplemental care if needed.
• Hire & train caregiving staff. Create care schedules as needed.
• Oversee medication setup and delivery system.
• Respond to resident emergency calls, review and document emergency call responses.
• Ensure safe, secure storage of all medications, supplies and equipment.
• Assure accurate and timely documentation and submission of services provided for resident billing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LVN License required.
• 1 year working with seniors. Knowledge of health factors in seniors needed.
• 2 years people management experience.
• Knowledge of medication, dosage, terminology and medication side effects.
• Proven track record of integrity, verbal/written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Encouragement of independence, healthy choices advocating for safety and dignity.
• Ability to work additional hours which could include evenings and weekends.

Skilled Management and all its divisions are a family owned and operated company with exceptional values on customer care! Although we specialize in senior housing, our "family" goes well beyond those we care for. Our employees are truly our family.