What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Director position at American House Senior Living Communities?
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Qualifications and Required Experience for Wellness Director:
Wellness Director Position Summary:
The Wellness Director plays an integral role in upholding American House’s mission to enrich the lives of those we serve. Our Wellness Directors supervise all Wellness team members. This is a leadership position within the community, and serves as manager on duty in the absence of the Executive Director.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Wellness Director:
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida. RN License and Degree preferred.
- 3 years of management experience in healthcare or service related setting.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing regulations and/or accreditation programs within areas of responsibility.
- Physiological and psychological knowledge related to gerentology.
Primary Responsibilities for Wellness Director:
- Ensure effective communication among Resident Assistants, Residents, and families.
- Act as primary liaison with Residents and family members.
- Through ongoing supervision, oversight, and delegation, ensures continuous high quality of service within the Wellness Department.
- Establish rapport among Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork.
- Actively recruit and select new Wellness Team members.
- Overall supervision of all Health and Wellness team members, including but not limited to: training, performance management, coaching, motivating, and evaluating.
- Ensure all Health and Wellness staff complete mandatory training.
- Monitor licensure and certification compliance for all Wellness staff.
- Ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs.
- Ensure compliance of the Medication Aide program via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks.
- Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations concerning the operation of the Wellness Department.
- Lead coordination of health care services with other third party providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Responsible for management of Wellness Department budget.
- Responsible for verifying all medical forms are completed as well as assessing residents for required levels of care prior to resident move-in .
- Administer various vaccinations to Residents/team members as required and determined by specific community and state regulations.
- Oversee all medication administration.
- Work in conjunction with Residents' attending Physician to make certain highest quality of service is being provided.
- Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for budget, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensure adequate staffing pattern of Resident Associates within authorized hour guidelines.
- Develop work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and task completion.
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the Wellness Department.
- Maintain high level confidentiality of all information related to the role.
- Investigate all complaints, grievances, and incidents, and work with the Executive Director concerning appropriate responses and corrective actions.
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Company Overview:
American House Senior Living Communities
Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.
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