Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Director of Wellness
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Wellness
Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Wellness plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of residents at The Brickmont of West Cobb, with a special focus on memory care. This position involves assisting the Director of Wellness in overseeing the day-to-day wellness operations, developing and implementing wellness programs, and providing direct support to residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a compassionate approach to resident care, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Resident Care Management:
. Assist in developing and implementing individualized wellness plans for residents.
. Monitor and evaluate residents' health status, providing direct care and intervention as needed.
. Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and community policies.
. Coordinate with healthcare providers, families, and residents to facilitate optimal care.
. Conduct and review assessments and care plan meetings for memory care residents, focusing on specialized needs and interventions.
Program Development and Implementation:
. Assist in designing and executing wellness programs and activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
. Organize and conduct health screenings, fitness classes, and educational workshops.
. Foster a supportive and engaging community environment that encourages residents participation in wellness activities.
. Develop and implement specialized programs tailored to memory care residents, including cognitive stimulation activities and sensory engagement.
Staff Supervision and Training:
. Assist in recruiting, training and supervising wellness staff, including nurses aides, and therapists.
. Provide ongoing education and training to staff on best practices in resident care and wellness.
. Ensure staff adherence to community policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
. Train staff specifically in memory care techniques and approaches to enhance the quality of care for memory-impaired residents.
Administrative Duties:
. Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident health records and documentation.
. Assist in budgeting and financial management of the wellness department.
. Prepare and present reports on wellness programs outcomes and resident health metrics.
. Audit MARs (medication administration records) and medication carts regularly.
. Oversee the memory care unit to ensure residents receive appropriate and compassionate care.
. Review and verify physician orders to ensure proper documentation and resident care.
. Document resident interactions, care provided and any changes in health status.
. Ensure up-to-date assessments on residents.
Community Engagement:
. Act as a liaison between residents, families staff and external healthcare providers.
. Participate in community events and outreach efforts to promote wellness initiatives.
. Address and resolve resident and family concerns related to wellness services.
Other Responsibilities:
. Fulfill any additional tasks or assignments as directed by the Director of Wellness.
. Collaborate with the Memory Care Director to assist with interventions and programming.
Qualifications:
. Current RN or LPN licensure.
. Strong understanding of geriatric care and wellness program development.
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
. Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care with a specific focus on memory care needs.
Working Conditions:
. Full-time position, with working hours from 10am-6pm each day.
. Every other weekend is required.
. Requires mobility to interact with residents and staff throughout the community.
Benefits:
. Competitive salary and benefits package
. Health, dental and vision insurance
. Paid time off and holidays
. Professional development opportunities