Wellness Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wellness Coordinator is a key position in our thriving, well-established, award winning assisted living community. We are seeking a positive, energetic individual with exceptional communication and ability to be a real team leader. This role requires organizational skills, leadership, integrity, and above all: care and compassion for our seniors. This position is responsible for all care related activities of all community residents and the ability to manage a team. Our staff is positive, and talented with a family-like culture. Our Resident care thrives on a team-oriented approach. This is not just a job but a rewarding career.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

• Must have at least 2 years' supervisory experience
• Must have at least 2 years' experience at an Assisted Living facility or equivalent
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office/365, Excel, Word
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams
• Be able to lead a team and foster teamwork with all departments
• Must be flexible in availability and additional responsibilities
• Strong written and oral expression skills
• Able to follow physician's direction and care plans
• Able to solve problems effectively
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously
• Mandatory background check, physical and TB Skin Test required (Company provided)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure quality care from caregiving staff.
• Create/maintain staffing schedule with limited overtime.
• On-call for: staffing needs, fill-in for shifts on occasion, and providing directions to staff as needed.
• Supervising staff in dispensing of medication to residents and ensure that related paperwork is completed appropriately.
• Assist LVN in pre-appraisal & re-appraisal of residents for appropriateness in our setting.
• Attend and contribute to resident care conferences with LVN and families.
• Ensure that Med Techs are communicating with residents and families to ensure that all medical needs of residents are met. Contact physicians when necessary.
• Inform dietary services of any special diet needs of residents under direction from LVN.
• Ensure that hospice residents are receiving quality care, emergency medication and that staff and family are kept in the communication loop.
• Train staff in community policies and procedures with emphasis on the wellness department procedures.
• Oversee all ordering of pharmaceuticals, medical and caregiving supplies.
• Ensure that narcotic medication is maintained under lock and key with limited access and inventoried on regular basis per licensing regulations.
• Ensure that all care staff receive the appropriate training as required by state regulations.
• Coordinate the overseeing of training for Med Techs and caregivers.
• Review daily care log and address any pending problems.
• Ensure that incident reports are submitted to the administrator.
• Supervise care staff on the floor on a daily basis.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be proficient with Word, Excell, Outlook
• Able to learn our computer-based MAR system
• Proficient in handwritten reporting
• Familiar with Title 22 and other pertinent State and federal laws and regulations
• Able to follow Cal/OSHA safety guidelines
• Human resources principles and timekeeping practices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• San Luis Obispo, CA Required)

Work Location: In person