Purpose

The Wellness Director (non-nurse) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Resident Care Department to assure resident safety, and attain or maintain the highest practicable quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Executive Director. 
Working Conditions
Weekend supervision responsibilitiesAttends and participates in continuing education programsWorks in department as well as throughout communitySubject to frequent interruptionsInvolved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstancesSubject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions as needed temporarilySubject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workdayPossible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses Education and Experience
Must have two (2) years supervisory experience in senior care, or related settingMust have CPR certification upon hire, or obtain during orientation, certification must remain current during employmentMust have current First Aid certification (if required by State)
Specific Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, resident care staff, and all other staff, family members, or othersParticipates in community health matters/projects as appropriateLiaisons with residents, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for resident needsMust be able to collect, analyze, and manage dataMust have expert knowledge in field of practiceMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust be knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living communityMust have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care departmentMust perform proficiently in all applicable competency areasMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationMust understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training
Primary Job Responsibilities
Below is a description of certain key job duties, however, is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.

Administrative and Planning
Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates resident care goals.Maintains compliance with budget in labor and expense control.Creates, manages and approves scheduling for Resident Care staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels 24/7 Resident Care Focus
Works with Executive Director and/or Assisted Living Director to build relationships with residents and familiesCompletes Resident assessments, develops and implements service plans and communicates these outcomes with resident and/or family member upon admission, and as often as is State-mandated, no less than semi-annually and as neededConducts incident report follow-up investigation and ensures completion of resident status documentationPrepares for survey readiness and follow-up to ensure Plan of Correction is appropriately and timely completedDevelops and monitors quality improvement planCompletes audits and observations to ensure associate compliance with Infection Control and other resident care regulationsEnsures documentation of resident clinical status/needs, communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionalsInvestigates and resolves resident and family concerns and complaints in collaboration with Executive Director
Medication Management Focus
Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands-on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passesProvides communication and follow-up with provider pharmacy to ensure compliance with resident medication ordersConducts regular audits of medication records, med storage areas, MARs and Narcotic Declining Inventories
Supervisory Requirements
Recruits, selects, hires, trains, evaluates, supervises, and counsels resident care team as neededServes as an effective role model, maintaining an approachable leadership style Essential Functions
Must be able to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct resident care staffMust be able to schedule appropriate levels of Care aides/CNAs, Med Techs, and/or LPNs per shiftMust be able to effectively manage and operate with department budgetPerforms tasks under the direction of an LPN or RN as needed and supervises the LPN and RN staff as applicable.Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards residents and staffMust follow company policies including harassment, code of ethics, complaint procedures, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, dress code, open door, and resident rightsMust ensure compliance with regulatory standardsMust be able to assist in the evacuation of residents and support residents in times of crisis (i.e. natural disasters, etc.)Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendanceMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentMust be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamMust be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursMust be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs
Core Character Traits
Communicate with Dignity and RespectPromote Excellence through Transparency, Honesty and AccountabilityCreate a Welcoming Environment for all through Diversity and InclusionDemonstrate Good Citizenship through Fairness, Caring, and Cooperation