What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSL - Assistant Health and Wellness Coordinator - AL position at OMEGA SENIOR LIVING LLC?
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Our Assisted Living Health and Wellness Coordinator will support and take direction from our Health and Wellness Director in all health care services throughout the residence. Participate in service planning, as well as renewal and maintenance of these plans as needed. Cooperating with the Health and Wellness Director and the Executive Director in their duties to supervise, oversee, and coordinate the work of personal service assistants to meet Resident’s needs. Provide clinical services to Resident’s and assist in training personal service assistants.
Essential Duties:
• Adhere to and convey a philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality for Residents.
• Assist current HWD in coordinating, in cooperation with the Executive Director, ancillary health care and health education services for Residents.
• Aid that all required documentation is completed accurately and thoroughly, to include service and medication delivery, and that all records required by regulatory agencies or company policy are maintained effectively and according to guidelines.
• Act as Resident advocate in medical/social situations involving Resident and/or designated agents, physician, or other agencies under the direction of the current HWD.
• Promote infection control procedures to be known and followed by all Associates. Track trends for Quality Management Review
• Assist in verifying physician orders, move-in/move-out information and initiate appropriate action and follow-up.
• Assist in identifying Resident problems, concerns, or issues and providing appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Nighttime HW Coordinator must be immediately available and awake.
Benefits:
- Individualized Health Insurance plans to fit your budget and family’s needs.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- COMPANY PAID Life Insurance
- COMPANY PAID Employee Assistance Program
- AD&D insurance
- Advance Pay- Don’t wait for payday, Treat yourself today! You DESERVE it!
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- OMEGA recognition program
- Employee referral program
- Nest EggU- Budget assistance and retirement planning
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
• Must be a licensed LPN/LVN or RN (as required by state guidelines) and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State. Prefer prior experience in AL or SNU. Prefer prior experience as a LPN/LVN or RN for at least 1 year.
Specific Requirements:
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.