Assistant Wellness Director

Introduction At Celebration Village Forsyth, we’re committed to improving the lives of our residents with compassionate care. If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for individuals who share our dedication to providing excellent care and fostering a warm, family-like environment. Bring your skills to a place where you can grow and make a lasting impact.

Overview The Assistant Wellness Director/supervisor in charge for the shift, in the absence of the Wellness Director. As the supervisor on the shift, the Assistant Wellness Director will coordinate resident care, designate/delegate tasks and assignments to Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) and Medication Technicians (MTs), and monitor the overall function of the Wellness Department for the shift. The Assistant Wellness Director also are responsible for making community decisions in the absence of the Executive Director and Wellness Director.

This position reports to the Executive Director. Responsibilities

• Plans and delegates work assignments assuring effective shift coverage;
  Coordinates care on his/her shift.
• Participates in and supervises the delivery of personal care to residents.
• Implements the service plans and collects data regarding the health status of residents.
• Acts as supervisor for the shift;
  Coaches and counsels’ RCAs/MTs regarding care practices and standards;
  Follows proper disciplinary procedures if RCAs/MTs are not following community policies and procedures;
  Writes disciplinary reports per community protocol.
• Always maintains professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to Wellness Director and takes appropriate action.
• Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
• Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy;
  Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
• Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift;
  Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Transcribes physician orders, reviews MAR’s for accuracy, and notifies pharmacy of changes.
• Responds to emergencies in a prompt, calm manner.
• Orients and assists with on-the-job training of new associates and participates in evaluation of knowledge, skills, and abilities of associates on his/her shift;
  Reports findings to Wellness Director.
• Monitors e-call system equipment to ensure proper working condition and caregiver response to e-call to assure timely assistance.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts;
  Reports significant changes in a resident’s condition to the physician and responsible party and documents in the resident’s chart all observations, follow through and any new orders/instructions from the physician.
• Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and other safety rules.
• Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
• Documents and reports resident incidents as required by state regulations.
• Assist Wellness Director in the compliance of the community for the wellness department.
• Assist with the review of pharmacy consultant recommendations and contact physician;
  Update MAR and treatment plan with any new orders or instructions from…