Assistant Wellness Director - Hauppauge, United States - The Arbors Assisted Living

The Arbors Assisted Living

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Hauppauge, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Arbors Assisted Living is seeking a highly motivated, professional and compassionate individual to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Wellness Director. This individual must have a heart and compassion for seniors.

The Assistant Wellness Director is responsible for assisting the Wellness Director with the supervision and coordination of all resident care and services on a 24/7 basis. This includes, but is not limited to assisting with activities of daily living and medication management. _

Qualifications

High-School diploma
Successful completion of a New York State Department of Health training program as a Certified Nurse Aide; Personal Care Aide; Home Health Aide OR Licensed Nurse OR documented assisted living/group home personal care training program approved by Regional Director of Healthcare
Certification as a Medication Technician by Arcadia Management, Inc.
Certification as a Supervisor by Arcadia Management, Inc.
First Aid Certification
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Experience

Two years of related work experience in health care field
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Requirements

Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, pulling or moving of objects and residents.

Performance Responsibilities

Assists the Wellness Director with supervising the overall functioning of the Wellness Department
Works in conjunction with Wellness and Case Manager to coordinate resident services.
Assists the Wellness Director with the supervision of the Wellness Department including hiring and scheduling staff; developing and disseminating daily assignments; and evaluation staff job performance as well as competency.
Assesses resident on movie in including wellness assessment, checking physician's orders, transfer and premovein information.
Communicates with physician, pharmacy and family member/resident's representative as needed.
Informs physician of any change in resident's condition.
Takes and carries out physician's orders.
Follows up with physician's orders, examinations, services, testing, and laboratory workups.
Assesses continuously the physical and mental needs/conditions of all residents and is knowledgeable of resident's condition at all times.
Responds to emergencies; assures the resident's comfort and safety; secures necessary emergency medical assistance; calls physician; notifies family; arranges transportation to a medical facility/hospital.
Completes resident incident reports as needed and reviews incident reports in the Wellness Director's absence.
Monitors resident medications and ensures that medications are ordered and received in a timely manner.
Monitors medication records to assure accuracy.
Reads, initials and monitors resident log daily.
Assists the Wellness Director with reviews of the resident's ability to selfadminister medications.
Notifies the prescribing physician and Wellness Director of any changes in the resident's ability to selfadminister medications.
Notifies the prescribing physician of any changes in a resident that appears unable to independently administer medications, and then notifies the Wellness Director and Case Manager.
Communicates with primary physicians within one business day to advise of any change in medication/dosage prescribed or discontinued by another healthcare provider.
Documents in the resident's record resident changes and events, response and results of response including but not limited to emergency assistance, due to illness/injury; change in resident physical/mental status; contacts with physicians, consultants, resident's representative; services provided; etc.
In conjunction with the Wellness Director, oversees the resident's monthly weight recording program and ensures the Director and Doctor are notified when a resident either gains or losses more than five pounds in a one month period or trending over a short period of time.
Completes weight audits for quality assurance.
Assists the Wellness Director with other quality assurance measures by completing weekly and monthly audits.
Communicates resident concerns/issues with Wellness Director, Case Manager, Attending Physician, Executive Director, family/resident's representative, and other departments, as needed.
Ensure resident follow up medical visits are being completed.
Ensures completion of resident's annual medical evaluation and mental health evaluation, if needed.
Demonstrates appropriate interactions and positive relationships with residents and their families treating all with dignity and respect.
Supports each resident's right to self determination; documents resident refusal of services offered; outlines for the resident, in conjunction with Case Manager and physician when necessary, possible implications of the refusal; informs resident,