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Cogir Senior Living (formerly Cadence) is hiring an experienced, compassionate, and dedicated LVN/LPN Health and Wellness Directorto lead the clinical department in our beautiful community Cogir of Vista Terrace Assisted Living.
The Health and Wellness Director (LVN/LPN) is an integral member of the management team of their community and works directly with the Executive Director to ensure the health and wellness of all our residents. They help build a positive and energetic atmosphere within the community by coordinating and overseeing health and supportive services provided to residents. Responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the community to ensure resident's healthcare needs are met and provided for. Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of the clinical team in the administration of direct care within the community. Performs ongoing assessments and observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality and proactive care. Interacts directly with employees, residents, resident family members, vendors, and professional contacts within the community.
What Cogir has to offer you?
- Competitive salary, training, and growth opportunities!
- An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice
- Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Basic Life Insurance covered by the employer.
- 401K Plan.
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Free meals at work, and more!
What will you do as the Health and Wellness Director?
- Foster a resident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services to residents, supporting residents' rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect.
- Assess the health, functional, and psychosocial status of residents, initiating individualized service plans, proactively managing care and services for each resident, and maximizing their opportunity to remain in the assisted living or memory care environment.
- Establish and maintain the medication program.
- Oversee all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment of employees in the clinical department with attention paid to consistency in the selection and retention of quality personnel.
- Direct supervision, training, and development of licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN), Med Techs/CMA/CNAs, and all Care staff.
- Communicate regularly with residents' families regarding health care needs.
- Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses, in accordance with company, Federal, State, and local requirements.
- Maintain and articulate up-to-date knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to resident care.
- Ensure resident records and charting are current and up to date.
- Participates in the marketing efforts of the management team by representing the community in a positive manner to outside agencies.
If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:
- Positive team player attitude and love working with people!
- LVN/LPN nursing license in good standing.
- Minimum of 4 years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies.
- Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/management position, with experience with budgets, staff development, training, and scheduling. Additional coursework in management is an asset.
- Experience in Memory Care is preferred.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Proficient computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft suite.
- Maintains a current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population, and individuals living with memory loss.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, holidays, and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position, and be on-call 24/7.
- Meets all mandatory health requirements by State Regulations
About Cogir Senior Living
COGIR Management USA delivered the Happy Living brand by listening attentively to the needs of American seniors, their families, and our employees. Headquartered in Sacramento, COGIR manages over 60 Senior Living communities in California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland, and we continue growing. Every Happy Living community is a unique and dynamic place, shaped by the residents themselves and led by an empowered on-site executive team. We promote local leadership, so decisions are made on-site, quickly, and in the best interests of the community. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture, where our residents and team members thrive. Our residents enjoy a meaningful lifestyle with individualized support that promotes continuing independence and quality of life. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We always strive to do better than yesterday. We are proud of our teams!
Apply today and become a part of the COGIR family!
