About This Role
This role involves protecting the safety and dignity of residents while ensuring resident care goals are met. The Wellness Coordinator supervises and assists Medication Assistants and RCAs as needed, working closely with the Administrator or Assistant Administrator.
Responsibilities
- Read all entries and initial the Communication Log from the prior shift at the beginning of each shift
- Supervise all medication passes and report any errors or discrepancies regarding medication to the Administrator
- Ensure safety of residents through appropriate behavioral interventions
- Encourage residents to participate in activities and assist with activities as assigned by the Activities Director
- Coordinate EMS and families in emergency situations
- Make sure that the overall appearance of the dining rooms, living rooms, and hallways are presentable to guests and families
- Maintain good hygiene and practice proper hand washing technique for infection control
- Maintain a monthly staffing schedule for resident care aides and med techs and ensure those shifts are filled
- Report any unusual conditions, resident problems, etc. to the Executive Director and/or Assistant Executive Director
- Follow through with resolving all Resident Observation Reports
- Enter resident notes into the computer daily
- Give tours of the facility to visitors when possible
- Answer phones as needed
- Take residents to the doctor when possible
- Submit OTC label requests to doctor offices when families bring in medicines for residents
- Maintain list of residents to be seen by the doctor coming that week
- Maintain the appointment book for residents and keep all relevant parties informed as necessary
- Submit new scripts to pharmacy to be filled for that day
- Submit zero refill requests to the appropriate doctor
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak clearly and follow written and oral instructions
- Successfully complete and be current in all training requirements for training under ALF regulations with AHCA
- Aware and understand the needs of the elderly
- Able to recognize unusual behavior or physical condition of residents and report those observances to the resident care supervisor
- Thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures of the facility
- Able to manage stress appropriately
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Able to make decisions under pressure
- Strong organizational skills
Important Details
- Physical demands: frequent walking, stooping/kneeling/bending, lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling during work