Health & Wellness Director

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The HWD is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the medication program and resident care in the assisted living and memory care community. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES The Health and Wellness Director must exhibit the following competencies
1.Critical Thinking Synthesize complex and diverse information collect and objectively weigh datause experience, intuition, and critical thinking to complement data and design effective processesand workflows.
2.Results Orientation Assist the Community in achieving or exceeding identified strategic goals inresident service excellence, internal systems and processes, learning and growth initiatives, andfinancial health.
3.Leadership Inspire the trust of others balance team and individual responsibilities give andwelcome feedback exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views, contribute to holding each otheraccountable and building a positive team spirit put the success of team above own interests.
4.Integrity and Ethics Treat people with respect and individuality regardless of their status or thesituation do what you say be fair and equitable in all interactions be a good steward of companyresources actively contribute toward employees’ success and the Community’s goals upholdorganizational values.
5.Dependability Maintain work behavior that invites trust and reliance role model positive attendanceand punctuality standards ensure work responsibilities are completed correctly and are coveredwhen absent arrive at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
6.Professionalism Uphold high works standards that reflect the company’s purpose and goals acceptresponsibility for own actions react to challenges positively and calmly provide leadership inmaintaining highest technical and customer service standards for the benefit of the residents served.
7.Innovation Meet challenges with creativity and resourcefulness remain open to change, othersideas, and trying new things generate suggestions for improving work processes, services andproducts.
8.Oral Communication Speak persuasively, with intention and thought, in both positive and negativesituations fully listen and get clarification respond well to questions demonstrate group presentationskills participate in meetings without dominating others.
9.Written Communication Write clearly and informatively present numerical data effectively readand interpret written information ensure adequate, effective communication with all team members tomaintain company values, goals, and culture.
10.Quality Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness look for ways to improve and promote qualitymonitor and selfcorrect own work processes and outcomes apply feedback from others to improveperformance.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Leadership
Demonstrates support of the corporate mission (by actions and attitude), policies and proceduresand assures consistent compliance within the memory care program
Establishes departmental goals consistent with corporate goals and objectives. Organizes and facilitates regular Medication Associate meetings with the goal of positive,motivating team building, as well as staff problem solving and support.Facilitates appropriate upward and downward communication.Communicates identified needs and potential solutions to appropriate manager.Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding thecommunity and its benefits.Implements corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
2.Health and Wellness ProgramParticipates in preadmission screenings of prospective new residents.Leads high quality innovative health and wellness programs in the communityDaily oversight of the operations in the Medication department.Responsible for implementing resident evaluations and coordinating service plansConducts quality assurance audits of the medication program and resident charts to ensurestate and company compliance.Responsible for participating in resident/family care plan meetings and updating the serviceplan as necessary with the Resident Service Coordinator.Participates in direct care of resident as neededWorks in collaboration with the Resident Service Coordinator to achieve optimum resident care3.Human Resources ManagementRecruits, orientates, and trains medication staff.Responsible for overseeing and ensuring new hire orientation and annual training formedication associatesEnsures that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resourcepractices are in place.Encourages medication associate development and education.Maintains a culture, which attracts keeps and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum one (1) years’ management experience in senior living or related health programspreferred.
Demonstrated effective leadership skills in fiscal clinical management, strategic planning, andprogram and staff development.
Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
Ability to work with and supervise others as an effective team builder and team player.
Skilled at establishing/maintaining working relationships with key staff, marketing contacts, andclinical staff to ensure thorough understanding of LifeWell Senior Living services.
Ability to effectively evaluate performance and take corrective actions when necessary.
Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, set priorities, organize work, and make independentdecisions.
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, both verbal and written.
Subject to criminal background check and drug screening.
Holds current unencumbered license in the state of employed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse orRegistered Nurse
Holds current CPR certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year