Oversees the Wellness department with the goal of providing a safe, homelike environment where residents can achieve and maintain their fullest level of wellness and function. Utilizes sound management principles to maintain a motivated and stable staff. Manages resident health and wellness through regular resident monitoring and communication to the community Wellness team, residents' primary care providers and other health services providers. Engages in ongoing personal development in geriatric care, leadership skills, communication skills, and management skills. May be asked to assume responsibilities of the Executive Director in their absence to maintain smooth community operation.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities- Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
- Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
- Establishes and maintains positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, staff, families, and community guests. Ensures orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new staff.
- Manages the Wellness department staff.
- Interviews, hires, orients, coaches, counsels, and evaluates Wellness staff. Supports professional growth of staff.
- Encourages teamwork, promotes wellness philosophy, and supports open communication and collaborative problem solving. Leads by example.
- Actively protects resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Observes for any signs of resident abuse or neglect, and takes immediate action to prevent harm. Reports incidents according to community policy and state laws.
- Ensures all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements.
- Participates in designated community meetings.
- Maintains knowledge of current assisted living regulations. Responsible for compliance with company policies/procedures, pharmacy policies/procedures, and state and federal agency regulations.
Preferred Qualifications- Current license/certification as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community.
- Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or health care.
- Prior supervisory experience in the health care environment strongly preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
