Wellness Director

The Healthcare Resort Of Plano

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Job Title: Wellness Director

Salary: $70,000

Schedule: 8a-5p

Duties:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.

However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.


* Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.


* Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.


* Establishes and maintains positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, staff, families, and community guests.

Ensures orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new staff.


* Manages the Wellness department staff.


* Interviews, hires, orients, coaches, counsels, and evaluates Wellness staff.

Supports professional growth of staff.


* Encourages teamwork, promotes wellness philosophy, and supports open communication and collaborative problem solving.

Leads by example.


* Actively protects resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury.

Observes for any signs of resident abuse or neglect and takes immediate action to prevent harm.

Reports incidents according to community policy and state laws.


* Ensures all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements.


* Participates in designated community meetings.


* Maintains knowledge of current assisted living regulations.

Responsible for compliance with company policies/procedures, pharmacy policies/procedures, and state and federal agency regulations.


* Participates in initial orientation and ongoing training of all Wellness staff regarding resident health and wellness.

Ensures proper training of Medication Aides in compliance with community and state requirements.


* Oversees mentoring of and performance evaluations for Wellness staff.


* Ensures staff hepatitis immunization and series tracking is complete.


* Ensures adequate staffing levels that meet program and clinical needs based upon state regulations and community budgets.


* Conducts regular in-service and staff meetings.


* Actively participates in Census Development.


* Collaborates with the Executive Director, Community Liaison, and Wellness team to assess residents' needs and to place them appropriately within the continuum of care.


* Leads Wellness team meetings for ongoing review of residents' care needs and in creating appropriate support plans based on changes in resident care needs.


* Ensures completion of resident assessments and service/care plans in accordance with community polici...