Wellness Director – Independent Living/Assisted Living Job at DRIFT Services
An amazing independent living/assisted living facility located in
East Peoria, IL is looking for a strong
Wellness Director.
Responsibilities
- The Wellness Director is responsible for the implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident services at the community
- This position is also responsible for the direct supervision of all employees in the nursing department and the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department
- Comprehensive knowledge of business management, state/federal regulations and IDPH and JCAHO standards
- Interviewing, hiring, and training employees appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Involves being completely familiar with the state regulations governing Assisted and Independent Living and ensuring departmental compliance by regularly reviewing policy and process completion
- Performs timely and accurate resident assessments utilizing assessment tool, and communicating changes to the Executive Director for billing purposes
- Manages expenses within given budget parameters
- Provides oversight with medication management to assure all MAR's are correct and that the residents receive medications timely and accurately
- Working with consultant pharmacist as needed to assure community is in compliance
- Ensures all charting is performed in a timely manner and in accordance with state regulations
- Provides timely and honest communication with families to promote good relationships and to keep them informed about the resident's condition and community events
- Provides Marketing support within the community by participating in tours and discussions with potential residents and their family
- Provides assessments for potential residents to determine their eligibility for Assisted Living
- Creates positive employee relations through staff appreciation programs, recognition of excellent performance, and retention strategies through regular feedback systems and support
- Provides appropriate guidance for employees by planning work schedules, assigning work duties while on shift and directing the workflow daily
- Maintains confidentiality of all matters relating to personal or health information concerning residents and staff
- Ensures that all incident reports are completed accurately and timely
Qualifications
- Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Excellent observational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Licensed LPN or RN in Illinois
- Minimum of 1-year experience in Senior Living facilities
- Candidate must either be certified or be able to become CPR and First Aid Certified within the first 90 days of employment
- Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and employees
- Candidate must have the ability to be on-call and occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays
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