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Sovos Latinoamérica · 1 day ago

Wellness Director

The Willows of Easley (Easley, SC)

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

2+ years exp

Sovos Latinoamérica is seeking a Wellness Director to oversee all aspects of the Wellness Department at The Willows of Easley, ensuring residents receive excellent physical and psychosocial care. The role involves hiring and supervising staff, coordinating care services, and maintaining compliance with state regulations.

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Responsibilities

Monitors and assures quality in all aspects of wellness program including medication management, provision, and documentation of services, followthrough of physician orders and family/resident requests, assessments, and service plans

Hires, supervises, motivates, and evaluates all wellness department associates; Plans, schedules, and assigns work to wellness department associates to ensure coverage on a 24/7 basis; Promotes and facilitates interactive problem solving with associates. May provide support to the wellness department by serving on-call for staffing assignments and questions

Serves as a liaison with the hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents

Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families; Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations

Conducts pre-occupancy level of care evaluations on all potential residents and assures completion of on-going evaluations and service plans

Directs and supervises medication program, including but not limited to medication administration

Ensures all medications have proper orders and labels

Provides case management services to residents and coordinates interdisciplinary service plan meetings with residents and families as care needs change

Coordinates move-ins and assures timely completion of all required move-in documentation

Investigates and documents resident and associate incidents, identifies safety hazards, and institutes corrective action in a timely manner; Shares in the responsibility for providing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the safety and physical and emotional well-being of residents and associates

Maintains and monitors resident charts to assure necessary care and services are being given and to assure compliance with state regulations

Assures follow-up with dietary and pharmacy consultant recommendations

Coordinates services with Home Health, Rehab, Lab, Podiatrist, and/or Hospice services as needed

Conducts new associate orientation; Coordinates and provides initial and on-going in-service training

Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules

Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone

Monitors care staff proficiency in caregiving; Completes clinical skills competency evaluations

Submits information for the budget; Keeps department expenses within approved budget guidelines

Holds periodic wellness department meetings

Assists in developing and implementing residence’s marketing plan; Will support and aid the marketing efforts by giving tours and conducting assessments on prospective residents in a timely manner

Maintains close communication with the Executive Director regarding resident conditions, changes in condition, problems, potential problems or concerns, incidents, and complaints by residents and/or family members

Acts as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other visitors

Participates in and supports the resident-centered activity program

Functions as a team member in sharing responsibilities for the provision of resident care and services

Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process

Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided

Participates in projects or committees as assigned

In the absence of the Executive Director, has overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the residence

Performs other duties as requested

Qualification

Licensed nurseMedication administrationSenior housing experienceDementia care experienceEnglish proficiencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skills

Required

Graduate of accredited school of nursing preferred. Minimum certification to administer medications

Must be a licensed nurse or certified to administer medications in the state where you work

Minimum of two years experience in senior housing

Ability to read, write, and speak in English

Must possess a high degree of interpersonal skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities; Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skill are also required

Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills

Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required; Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor