Health and Wellness Director

Company: Cogir
Location: Turlock
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Health and Wellness Director Position Summary:--
The Health and Wellness Director works as a liaison between residents, resident families, and staff. The Health and Wellness Director duties also include problem-solving resident concerns and coordinating care with the Caregivers. The Health and Wellness Director may be an RN or LVN when necessary, as well has have supervision over licensed nurses and care staff.
Benefits offered Example:

• 
  
• Paid time off
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full-time employees
  
• Retirement plan options 401k
  
• FT/PT and on call shifts available
  
• Paid HCA Training--
  
• Free parking, meals, and a great team!
  
  --Responsibilities of the Health and Wellness Director:
  
  • 
    
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN, RN). Med Techs/CMA/CNAS (if required per State Regulations) and all Care staff. May also supervise Resident Care Coordinator.
    
  • Coordinate admissions with assistant administrator including supervising move-ins to be sure--accommodations are as desired and care is immediately implemented.
    
  • Complete family/resident admission interviews.
    
  • Immediately bring prohibited conditions or at-risk residents in need of a higher level of care to the--attention of the assistant administrator.
    
  • Coordinate care planning with home health agencies on site, working within community policy.
    
  • Arrange for transportation as desired by the resident.
    
  • Arrange for resident special needs involving other departments, verifying follow through.
    
  • Function as a liaison with families ensuring special needs/requests/complaints are addressed. Inform--assistant administrator, in writing and verbally, of all family or resident complaints.
    
  • Monitor staff performance, providing or arranging assistance as needed.
    
  • Read all communication notes regarding the community between the Caregiver shifts.
    
  • Coordinate staff training and in-service schedules with the Assistant Administrator
    
  • Supervise the medication room and orders, working with and supervising Medication Aides and Caregivers.
    
  • Other duties as assigned.--
    
    --
    --Qualifications:--
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.--
    Education and Experience:--
    
    • 
      
    • Bachelors Degree in Health Care or related field from an accredited college preferred, may require education to obtain state nursing license (LVN/LPN or RN) per State Regulations,
      
    • A minimum of three year's relevant experience.
      
    • Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.--
      
      About Cogir:--
      COGIR Management USA delivered the Happy Living brand by listening attentively to the--needs of American seniors, their families, and our employees.
      Every Happy Living community is a unique and dynamic place, shaped by the residents themselves and led by an empowered on-site executive team. We promote local leadership so decisions are made on-site, quickly, and in the best interests of the community. --We are proud of our teams.
      --JB.0.00.LN

Keywords: Cogir, Turlock , Health and Wellness Director, Executive , Turlock, California