Saxony Court Senior Living

Wellness Director Job Description

Saxony Court Senior Living of East Peoria is searching for qualified Wellness Director to join our team. Our ideal candidate will embrace a culture that is devoted to positive change, growth and employee development and training.

The Wellness Director is responsible for the implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident services at the community. This position is also responsible for the direct supervision of all employees in the nursing department and the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of business management, state/federal regulations and IDPH and JCAHO standards
• Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent observational, verbal, and written communication skills
• interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• planning, assigning, and directing work
• appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Involves being completely familiar with the state regulations governing Assisted and Independent Living and ensuring departmental compliance by regularly reviewing policy and process completion
• Performs timely and accurate resident assessments utilizing assessment tool, and communicating changes to the Executive Director for billing purposes
• Manages expenses within given budget parameters
• Provides oversight with medication management to assure all MAR's are correct and that the residents receive medications timely and accurately. Working with consultant pharmacist as needed to assure community is in compliance.
• Ensures all charting is performed in a timely manner and in accordance with state regulations.
• Provides timely and honest communication with families to promote good relationships and to keep them informed about the resident's condition and community events.
• Provides Marketing support within the community by participating in tours and discussions with potential residents and their family
• Provides assessments for potential residents to determine their eligibility for Assisted Living.
• Creates positive employee relations through staff appreciation programs, recognition of excellent performance, and retention strategies through regular feedback systems and support
• Provides appropriate guidance for employees by planning work schedules, assigning work duties while on shift and directing the workflow daily
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters relating to personal or health information concerning residents and staff
• Ensures that all incident reports are completed accurately and timely

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified candidates must be current. Licensed LPN or RN in Illinois
• Minimum of 1-year experience in Senior Living facilities and/or Geriatric Nursing.
• Prior management experience preferred
• Proficiency or prior knowledge of PCC is preferred
• Candidate must either be certified or be able to become CPR and First Aid Certified within the first 90 days of employment
• Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and employees.
• Candidate must have the ability to be on-call and occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays