Wellness Coordinator

3 months ago

LaGrange, United States LaGrange Heritage Senior Living Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary of Responsibility:
Ensures that the resident care department is operated efficiently and in compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements; provides the highest possible standard of care through effective use of the nursing process. Responsible for orientation, education and scheduling of the resident care staff. The Wellness Coordinator serves as a supervisor for the community in the absence of all department managers.

Duties:

  1. Supervises the inventory of medication, dispensing of said medications and the monitoring of Medication Administration Records for all residents.
  2. Developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the plan of care according to the resident’s preferences and abilities.
  3. Responsible updating and maintaining manuals where indicated and keeping sufficient infection control supplies on hand in an easily accessible place.
  4. Assist the Director of Wellness in planning, decision-making and budgeting for wellness care services.
  5. Has responsibility and accountability for the functions, activities and development of all wellness personnel.
  6. Coordinate with the Food Service Director to ensure that all residents receive diets prescribed by the physician.
  7. Train, supervise, evaluate, and counsel wellness staff in accordance with established company policies and standards.
  8. Responsible for maintaining documentation which reflects wellness care provided, individual’s response to care and disposition of each case.
  9. Maintain open, effective and ongoing communication with the community’s medical staff and medical community.
  10. Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees and visitors.
  11. Keep the Director of Wellness informed regarding work performance of care staff and any unusual incident or problem regarding residents, employees or community.
  12. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
  13. Responsible for completing and maintaining the schedule for care staff, work on community as needed (vacations, call outs etc …).
  14. Perform any duties as determined or assigned by the Executive Director/ Director of Wellness.

Education and Experience:

  1. A minimum of three years of experience in a health care community and at least one year of successful supervisory experience.
  2. Experience in geriatric care, emergency care, first-aid.
  3. Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community.
  4. Must have training in the special needs of the cognitively impaired resident i.e., Alzheimer and Dementia training with focus on Validation Therapy.
  5. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to touch, handle and feel, and required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift and transfer residents, using proper body mechanics as needed. Work Environment: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc., throughout the work day. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents/patients, family members, personnel, visitors, etc..

Personal Characteristics and Skills:

  1. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  2. Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with residents as well as staff.
  3. Must know how to use a wide variety of medical equipment that is necessary tools of performing the job.
  4. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.
  5. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees and outside contacts.
  6. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  7. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
  8. Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional.
  9. Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
  10. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions as may be required or necessary.

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