About This Role
This role ensures the efficient and compliant operation of the resident care department, providing the highest standard of care through effective nursing processes. The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the orientation, education, and scheduling of resident care staff, and acts as a supervisor for the community in the absence of other department managers.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the inventory and dispensing of medication, and monitor Medication Administration Records for all residents
- Develop, coordinate, and perform tasks on the plan of care according to residents
- Update and maintain manuals where indicated, and keep sufficient infection control supplies on hand in an easily accessible place
- Assist the Director of Wellness in planning, decision-making, and budgeting for wellness care services
- Take responsibility and accountability for the functions, activities, and development of all wellness personnel
- Coordinate with the Food Service Director to ensure that all residents receive diets prescribed by the physician
- Train, supervise, evaluate, and counsel wellness staff in accordance with established company policies and standards
- Maintain documentation which reflects wellness care provided, individual
- Maintain open, effective, and ongoing communication with the community
- Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees, and visitors
- Keep the Director of Wellness informed regarding work performance of care staff and any unusual incident or problem regarding residents, employees, or community
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
- Complete and maintain the schedule for care staff, and work on community as needed (vacations, call outs etc.)
- Perform any duties as determined or assigned by the Executive Director/Director of Wellness
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of experience in a health care community and at least one year of successful supervisory experience
- Experience in geriatric care, emergency care, first-aid
- Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community
- Must have training in the special needs of the cognitively impaired resident, including Alzheimer and Dementia training with a focus on Validation Therapy
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with residents as well as staff
- Must know how to use a wide variety of medical equipment that is necessary tools of performing the job
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the community