Title: Assistant Director of Wellness

Reports to: Director of Wellness

Supervises: Nurses and Personal Care Staff

Position Summary: Provides hands-on supervision of personal care staff, ensuring provision of quality resident care and the promotion of resident wellness. Provides direct nursing services to the residents ensuring optimal health and safety. In conjunction with the Director of Wellness, supports all policies, programs and philosophies of Country Meadows. Other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by management.

Routine Functions of the Position:

• Support the efforts of the DOW to establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, co-workers, families and facility guests. Participate in orientation and welcoming process for all new residents and co-workers.
• Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness checks and answer any health related questions.
• Respond appropriately to resident illness or injury.
• Facilitate scheduling of and transportation to physician office visits for residents. Assure that medical orders are implemented.
• Collaborate with other wellness team members to continually monitor resident service needs, establish service plans and assist in identifying appropriate resident placement within Country Meadows continuum of care.
• Communicate information from the customer service plan to the personal care staff and ensure that staff provides services specified in the plan.
• Order medications and oversee that medication schedule is maintained for residents requiring medication assistance. Follow policies and procedures for medication system integrity. Ensure completion of any medication related documentation.
• Supervise and direct personal care staff and nurses under the direction of the Director of Wellness. Participate in coworker evaluations and coaching. Maintain confidentiality of co-worker information.
• Maintain open communication with residents, physicians and responsible parties to ensure optimal provision of care to the residents. Protect resident rights and confidentiality of information according to state and federal laws.
• Actively protect resident and co-worker safety by recognizing and reporting or taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury.
• Appropriately handle on-the-job injuries reported by co-workers.
•  Respond to resident emergencies and react appropriately.
•  Implement action plan to decrease risk of further incident occurrence.
•  Follow requirements for completion of any safety related reports.
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, training and on-going education of new coworkers.
• Provide social, emotional and spiritual support to residents and families.
• Collaborate with dining services to ensure a beneficial dining experience for each resident.
• Collaborate with the Activity Service Coordinator and therapy department to optimize resident mobility, cognition and satisfying social interaction.
• Observe for any signs of resident abuse or neglect. Take immediate action to prevent harm and report incidents according to company policy and state laws.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and continuing education in-services.
• Expand personal development in nursing (especially related to older adults), management performance, knowledge of regulations or regulatory issues and communication skills.
• Assume responsibility of the Director of Wellness in their absence and take initiative to maintain the smooth operation of the facility, reporting to the administrator.
• In conjunction with the Director of Wellness, responsible for compliance with company policies and procedures, pharmacy policies and procedures, and regulatory agency rules and regulations.

• Compassionate and empathetic with effective communication skills
• Competent nursing judgment
• Highly organized
• Leadership skills that demonstrate ability to positively influence the behavior of others.
• Self-supervising and self-motivating with willingness to cooperate and to work as a team member.
• Adaptable and flexible

Work environment:

• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel, reach, stretch, carry up to 15 lbs., and to support up to 70 lbs.
• Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting residents as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Current RN license in state where employed.
• Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or other health care.
• Prior supervisory experience in the healthcare industry preferred but not required.