Assistant Director of Wellness

Assistant Director Of Wellness

The Assistant Director of Wellness uses his/her specialized knowledge to ensure the Resident's care and management needs are being adequately and correctly met and assists the Director of Wellness as an additional liaison between Residents, the Residents Legal Representatives, their families, administrative staff, and community-based service providers. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of the Wellness and Reflections Unit; motivation, supervision, and in-service training/education of the Resident Service Aides.

Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday 9-5:30PM

Duties and

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Services:
• Responsible for overall supervision of the Resident Services Department in the absence of the Director of Wellness
• The Assistant Director of Wellness will cross cover responsibility for the overall supervision of Wellness and Reflections
• Must be familiar with and able to implement emergency procedures as outlined in the Emergency and Disaster Plan.
• Responds to all requests for information and all other activities as directed by the Executive Director, Director of Wellness, and/or the Vice President of Clinical Services.
• Responsible for the 24-hour, 7 days a week operation of the Wellness / Reflections Unit when the Director of Wellness is absent/unavailable:
• Monitor proper scheduling and assignment of staff for Wellness and Reflections Program in accordance with company policy and State Health Department regulations
• Work collaboratively to find adequate coverage as needed in Wellness and Reflections
• Available and responsive to staff and/or Management and/or Resident's families/providers for immediate consultation 24/7
• Maintain on-going infection control surveillance, OSHA standards, universal precautions and basic sanitation and safety in Wellness Office and the Reflections Unit inclusive of the Resident's apartments.
• Assures the accuracy of Resident records and documentation in adherence with company policies as well as regulations of the State Department of Health.
• Reviews electronic health records dashboard throughout shift to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assures the medication management system adheres to State and local Department of Health laws and regulations and company policies, as well as Memory Care requirements:
• Assures thorough reviews of Medication Administration Records to include "chart to cart" audits and monitoring of electronic record dashboard.
• Addresses all findings as a result of the review and develops appropriate training strategies to address such findings
• Follows the company policies and procedures related to incident reporting and notifications as well as State Department of Health Regulations including informing Director of Wellness and Executive Director of incidents.
• Maintain active community and professional relationships to support positive promotion of the company.
• Develop contacts with community agencies serving senior citizens and clergy and refers residents where/when appropriate.
• Maintain a liaison with facility and the community nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living facilities.
• Conducts daily observational walk-through of the Main Dining Room/Reflections Dining Room to assure Residents are appropriately groomed and dressed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Wellness, the Executive Director, and Vice President of Clinical Services.
• Monitor and maintain documentation on the Emergency Response System to ensure compliance, reporting findings to the ED as required

Resident Supervision:

• Acts as Resident advocate
• Visits with Residents to evaluate their concerns
• Refers all Resident complaints and/or concerns to the Director of Wellness and/or Executive Director for immediate investigation and resolution
• Provides oversight to the admission process of the Resident to include:
• Conducts pre move in evaluations
• Reviews appropriateness and accuracy of the Resident's physician evaluation for sign off on same

• Conducts (or delegates as appropriate) Initial Level of Care Evaluation of Resident prior to admission into the community and follow-up evaluation as per company policy and State Department of Health regulations.
• Provide initial and ongoing orientation to facility for new Residents.
• Acclimate Resident and introduces them to other Residents.
• Encourage Residents to participate in social activities.

• Inform ED, Director of Wellness and Department Heads of the general well-being or Residents as well as their ability to live in the Assisted Living setting.
• If delegated by ED or Director of Wellness, communicates change in Resident status to the Resident's Representative and appropriate Administrative/Home Office Business Staff.
• Monitor the Wellness and Reflections Communication Logs daily for any unusual occurrences or changes in resident's status and records and insures interventional strategies appropriately.
• Ensure all corporate policies and procedures and State Department of Health Regulations for Assisted Living Residences, Special Needs…