The Arbors Assisted Living is seeking a highly motivated, professional and compassionate individual to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Wellness Director. This individual must have a heart and compassion for seniors.

The Assistant Wellness Director is responsible for assisting the Wellness Director with the supervision and coordination of all resident care and services on a 24/7 basis. This includes, but is not limited to assisting with activities of daily living and medication management.

Please review below the details pertaining to this position. If you are interested in joining our team apply today!

Qualifications

• High-School diploma
• Successful completion of a New York State Department of Health training program as a Certified Nurse Aide; Personal Care Aide; Home Health Aide OR Licensed Nurse OR documented assisted living/group home personal care training program approved by Regional Director of Healthcare
• Certification as a Medication Technician by Arcadia Management, Inc.
• Certification as a Supervisor by Arcadia Management, Inc.
• First Aid Certification
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Experience

• Two years of related work experience in health care field
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, pulling or moving of objects and residents.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the Wellness Director with supervising the overall functioning of the Wellness Department
• Works in conjunction with Wellness and Case Manager to coordinate resident services.
• Assists the Wellness Director with the supervision of the Wellness Department including hiring and scheduling staff; developing and disseminating daily assignments; and evaluation staff job performance as well as competency.
• Assesses resident on movie in including wellness assessment, checking physician’s orders, transfer and pre-move-in information.
• Communicates with physician, pharmacy and family member/resident’s representative as needed.
• Informs physician of any change in resident’s condition.
• Takes and carries out physician’s orders.
• Follows up with physician’s orders, examinations, services, testing, and laboratory work-ups.
• Assesses continuously the physical and mental needs/conditions of all residents and is knowledgeable of resident’s condition at all times.
• Responds to emergencies; assures the resident’s comfort and safety; secures necessary emergency medical assistance; calls physician; notifies family; arranges transportation to a medical facility/hospital.
• Completes resident incident reports as needed and reviews incident reports in the Wellness Director’s absence.
• Monitors resident medications and ensures that medications are ordered and received in a timely manner.
• Monitors medication records to assure accuracy.
• Reads, initials and monitors resident log daily.
• Assists the Wellness Director with reviews of the resident’s ability to self-administer medications.
• Notifies the prescribing physician and Wellness Director of any changes in the resident’s ability to self-administer medications.
• Notifies the prescribing physician of any changes in a resident that appears unable to independently administer medications, and then notifies the Wellness Director and Case Manager.
• Communicates with primary physicians within one business day to advise of any change in medication/dosage prescribed or discontinued by another healthcare provider.
• Documents in the resident’s record resident changes and events, response and results of response including but not limited to emergency assistance, due to illness/injury; change in resident physical/mental status; contacts with physicians, consultants, resident’s representative; services provided; etc.
• In conjunction with the Wellness Director, oversees the resident’s monthly weight recording program and ensures the Director and Doctor are notified when a resident either gains or losses more than five pounds in a one month period or trending over a short period of time.
• Completes weight audits for quality assurance.
• Assists the Wellness Director with other quality assurance measures by completing weekly and monthly audits.
• Communicates resident concerns/issues with Wellness Director, Case Manager, Attending Physician, Executive Director, family/resident’s representative, and other departments, as needed.
• Ensure resident follow up medical visits are being completed.
• Ensures completion of resident’s annual medical evaluation and mental health evaluation, if needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate interactions and positive relationships with residents and their families treating all with dignity and respect.
• Supports each resident’s right to self determination; documents resident refusal of services offered; outlines for the resident, in conjunction with Case Manager and physician when necessary, possible implications of the refusal; informs resident, in conjunction with the Wellness Director, Case Manager and physician when necessary, of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident about the alternatives.
• Assists the resident in obtaining and maintaining a primary care physician or source of medical care who is responsible for the overall management of the resident’s health and mental health needs.
• Assists the resident in making arrangements to obtain services, examinations and reports needed to maintain or document the maintenance of the resident’s health or mental health including health and mental health services, dental services, and medication.
• Attends weekly resident care meetings when deemed necessary by the Wellness Director; provides information regarding resident’s health/mental health status; obtains physician input as needed.
• Effectively communicates with management staff and wellness staff.
• Implements Wellness staff meetings.
• Ensures that Wellness staff are adequately trained and oriented to perform their job duties. Complete competency evaluations in accordance with company policy.
• Assists Wellness Director with providing orientation and in-service education for personnel as directed by the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director regarding but not limited to care needs of the older adult, ADL’s, communication skills, etc.
• Utilizing supplied and equipment properly and without waste.
• Coordinates interdepartmental workings.
• Attends and participates in scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Assists in planning and establishing lines of communication; motivates employees and resolves grievances; recommends promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions for employees within the department after discussing with the Wellness Director.
• Coordinates work of the department with the work of other departments; promotes employee stabilization and productivity; maintains required records and reports.
• Ensures adherence to New York State Department of Health regulations and Community Policies and Procedures.
• Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activity without regard to race, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, handicap, veteran status and sexual orientation.
• Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences on the job.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the Community.
• Adheres to Customer Services Principles: respect, flexibility, knowledge, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring and respectful.
• Communicates in a polite, courteous and positive manner.
• Performs any other functions that may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift

Ability to Commute:

• Hauppauge, NY 11788 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hauppauge, NY 11788: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person