What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Wellness (ADOW) position at Juniper Communities?
Full Time Salary Exempt Position
Pay: Starting at $83,000 per year
1.) Do you have a compassionate heart and a positive attitude?
2.) Are you reliable and detail-oriented?
3.) Are you a good leader and good teammate?
4.) Do you want to use your critical thinking skills?
Role: Integral part of the Leadership Team that manages the day to day operations of the Wellness component of the community to ensure the maximum levels of resident functional ability, safety and wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
- Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of all wellness department team members, including but not limited to recruiting, retaining, training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, scheduling and evaluating; establishes and builds rapport among team members to facilitate teamwork.
- Observe patients/residents under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.; Monitor and record vital signs; Administers prescribed medications, injections, wound care, collect lab samples and other basic medical care tasks; Provides assistance as necessary with activities of daily living
- Coordinates and implements regularly scheduled wellness meetings; ensures compliance of Wellness Department relative to federal, state, local and company regulations and policies
- Maintain liaison role by ensuring effective communication with other members of the team, residents, families and medical professionals
- Responsible for reporting on operation of Wellness Department to ensure continuity of care; keeping department on budget within established guidelines and submits recommendations for budget completion, equipment and supplies
Requirements:
- LPN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred, not required)
Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
Perfect physical condition and stamina
Equal Opportunity Employer
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