Memory Care Assistant Health and Wellness Director - Weekend availability at Ciel of Cedar Mill

Kennewick, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Support, Regulatory Compliance, Medication Administration, Documentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Clinical Leadership, Compassionate Care, Resident Assessment, Crisis Management, Team Supervision, Communication Skills, Training and Development, Problem Solving, Time Management, Emergency Response, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: Assistant Health and Wellness Director Position Scope: The Assistant Health and Wellness Director is responsible for providing nursing support as directed by the Health and Wellness Director. Assists to ensure that Park Avenue Lifestyle standards and state requirements for resident care are met. Assists with managing staff and helps to ensure regulatory compliance. Reports to: Health and Wellness Director FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt ABOUT US: At Park Avenue Lifestyle, we exist to make remarkable impacts on the lives we touch. We accomplish this by delivering superior care to our residents, by empowering our associates with an enriching career and growth opportunities, and by providing peace of mind to our residents’ loved ones. Our communities are beautifully built and designed for the resident who does not want to compromise what is important to them as they deal with the new realities of aging. Every resident and employee have a unique background and with our connection together we create a stronger community. ABOUT YOU: A compassionate leader who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. This role can be amazing and rewarding; and it can also challenge you in a variety of ways. It can help you to grow personally and professionally. As the Assistant Health and Wellness Director you will have the unique experience of touching the lives of associates, residents and their loved ones who are on emotional journey and are looking for kindness, compassion, and excellence. The Assistant Health and Wellness Director must have a strong desire to serve our associates and our residents. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports the mission, vision and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. Participate in oncoming/ outgoing shift report. Assists with the monitoring of documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met. Write and review residents’ assessments/evaluations and care/service-plans with appropriate staff. Directly supervises all associates of the nursing department while on shift. Assists in completion of the Quality Services report in absence of Health and Wellness Director Supervises or participates in as appropriate narcotic count at shift change, ensuring accurate documentation of inventory count. Observes medication pass. Completes administration of medication as directed ensuring compliance with “Rights of Medication Administration.” Participates in weekly medication cart audits, as assigned. Assists in re-ordering of medication. Supervises and maintains cleanliness of medication room. Ensures that all new medication orders are faxed to the pharmacy in an effort to obtain medication timely and accurately. Informs families when mail order medicines need to be reordered. Communicates with physician offices as needed to obtain phone orders or change orders for a resident. Follows Physician Order Protocol to ensure proper processing of orders. Documents resident change of condition / status per policy. Assists in completing chart audits and thinning per policy. Assist with the completion of required assessments and service plans. Assist with the development and maintenance of resident service plan / care plan. Assists with documenting incident reports correctly and timely. Updates DNR'S as needed Assists Health and Wellness Director in creating and maintaining of resident charts/care files Visits residents in hospital/rehab. as assigned. Participates in annual flu clinics, TB testing of associates/residents. Participates in community Wellness Programs as assigned. Participates in MOD weekend and holiday coverage, as assigned. Member of the backup sales team Participates in on-call schedule as assigned. Obtains and records residents’ vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration), weight, as directed. Observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems. Schedules doctor’s appointments based on the needs of the resident. Assures call lights are answered in a timely manner in an effort to attend to the residents needs as soon as possible after the call light is signaled. Attends training and conferences as required to stay current with changes in the nursing profession, as well as to maintain appropriate CEU’s for license, with prior approval of supervisor. Assures all training required by the state regulations is completed and documented each year. Assures all caregiver duties are performed as assigned and documented appropriately. Assists in the oversight of appropriate training for all nursing staff to assure requirements for state regulations are met, as assigned by supervisor. Addresses associate, family and resident concerns to promote satisfaction and good communication. Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff. Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures. Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required. Assists with recruiting and interviewing candidates. Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Preferred a minimum of 3 years clinical leadership experience. Working knowledge of basic technology and electronic documentation. Ability to demonstrate appropriate judgment skills and independent clinical decisions in routine and emergency resident care matters. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of the residents. Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills Valid driver’s license: ability to travel to conduct resident assessments and required trainings for professional development. Must have current RN or LPN licensure in good standing. Must have and maintain current CPR card obtained through in-person training. Must have and maintain valid Food Worker Permit issued in Washington state. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside Sit – sit infrequently Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more. Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices. Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Health and Wellness Director supports the Health and Wellness Director in providing nursing support and ensuring compliance with care standards. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, monitoring documentation, and assisting with resident assessments and care plans.