Wellness Director 

Job Description

Job Summary:
This position will facilitate the successful operation of the Wellness Department. The Wellness Director supervises other associates and coordinates Wellness Programs to comply with state regulations and Oxford Health Group Policy and Procedures.

Duties:
Essential Functions
• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
• Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
• Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments, by furnishing support by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
• Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
• Supervise resident care staff, provide training, set and adjust rates of pay and hours of work, provide formal and informal performance feedback, recognize both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors/performances through rewards and discipline, and apportion work among subordinates.
• Interview residents and families prior to admission and coordinate pre-admission screening and assessment.
• Evaluate resident care needs and determine required level of care upon admission and changes in condition.
• Maintain clear records of all resident changes, requests, and irregularities.
• Update medical charts and care plan.
• Observe residents’ health status and take actions to address concerns within scope o f practice.
• Record and notify Executive Director, physician, pharmacist, and family of any significant changes to resident’s health status and/or reactions to drugs, treatments, or significant incidents.
• Order medications from pharmacy, maintain records, and ensure that medications are properly stored and cared for.
• Review and implement incident reports; evaluate for need of intervention to minimize risk of further occurrences.
• Maintain records and files for residents, inventory, and supplies.
• Maintain appropriate supplies at all times.
• Provide quality assisted living program.
• Implement orientation and education programs that explain the philosophy of service in accordance with Oxford Health Group Policies and Procedures.
• Schedule Personal Care Assistants, develop daily tasks, and make assignments.
• Verify employee hours on timecards and payroll reports and arrange replacement staffing when necessary.
• Oversee and monitor administration of mediation, including frequent audits of medication records.
• Interview and screen job applicants.
• Continually assess resident needs in relation to associate training needs to determine priorities in designing an ongoing orientation program.
• Ensure that all new employees receive general and specific job training.
• Incorporate State Department of Social/Facility Services/ Public Welfare/Licensure requirements during in-service training and orientation.
• Participate in New Hire Orientation program and other regular associate meetings or functions.
• Monitor and maintain records of immunizations requirements for associates and residents.
• Track and ensure regulatory training requirements are met for associates annually.
• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
• Be familiar with Oxford Health Group Policies & Procedures Manual and Oxford Associate Handbook.
• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Attend required in-service training.
• Be willing and able to work in any resident care position.
• Conduct tours.

Requirements:
• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance.
• Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality; abide HIPAA laws.
• Respect Resident’s Rights.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
• Observe standard precaution procedures and all safe workplace measures.
• Report any suspected or observed abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property or funds of a resident to the appropriate licensing agencies.
• Operate department within budget.

Qualifications:
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an assisted living/memory care
setting in a supervisory role.
• This position requires a current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Requires a valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Demonstrate an understanding of RCFE Regulations.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel for assessments and other outreach, automobile insurance as required by law and a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain mental alertness, attention, and concentration for necessary periods.
• Apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions (written, oral or diagrammatic).
• Adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
• Regularly required to sit and talk or listen.
• Able to stand, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 40 pounds. When lifting must use necessary safety equipment if applicable and apply safety training during lifting. Failure to use proper safety equipment will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Also, can talk, hear, sit, use hands and fingers, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust the focus of the eyes.
• Possess adequate physical stamina to move freely about the Community and assist residents where needed, including in emergency situations.
• Must be willing and able to work required and scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
* The physical demands described must be met by every associate. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation: $80-90,000 DOE