Director of Wellness (Full-Time) - Plaza at Wildwood Senior Living
Defiance, MO 63341
About the Job
Description
“After spending 14 years in healthcare, I finally found my home with Arrow Senior Living. It’s home-like environment is not just for the residents but for the team members as well. From day one you embrace the core values, and you see how they impact residents’ quality of life. Arrow is a great company to grow with-it promotes within and the employee appreciation, incentives, and benefits are just a bonus on top of making residents and team members smile. I have become lifelong friends with this team, and I can happily say I love my job and enjoy coming to work.”
-Arrow Team Member
Position-Wellness Director
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Wildwood, Missouri
Salary Range:$60,000-$89,440
Shift Schedule-Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Manager on Duty Weekend Rotation 10am-2pm
Come join our team at The Plaza at Wildwood Senior Living located at 251 Plaza Drive Wildwood, MO 63040!
We are looking for someone (like you):
● Direct and maintain exceptional quality of care for all residents.
● Provide oversight, training, motivation, and team building to Wellness staff.
● Provide exceptional service to residents, families, and visitors.
● Oversee department compliance and budget and ensure Wellness operates according to state guidelines and Arrow policies.
● Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest, dignity, and respect, celebration, and choice in each resident’s needs.
● Oversee care companions and medication technicians.
● Coordinate medication management.
● Ensure outstanding and appropriate care is delivered while adhering to community policy, regulation, and law.
● Chart resident notes appropriately.
● Review end of shift notes.
● Record new/changed physician orders.
● Maintain healthcare provider relations.
● Perform resident assessments according to established protocol.
● Conduct appraisals of resident needs.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
● Respond to medical emergencies.
● Monitor and record physical, mental, and emotional changes observed in residents.
● Maintain current and accurate resident charts.
● Assist in scheduling medical appointments and maintain a current medical appointment calendar.
● Work with the Resident Services Director to implement appropriate activities.
● Report regularly to the Executive Director to provide status reports and engage in strategic planning.
● Develop and maintain positive working relationships with physicians.
● Implement a general staff training program.
● In conjunction with the Memory Care Director, implement a dementia specific staff orientation and training program for all employees.
● Implement a medication training program.
● Train staff using appropriate training materials.
● Participate in community surveys.
● Meet with families/residents during the admissions process.
● Ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
● Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Policies and Procedures.
What are we looking for?
● You must have current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing within state of employment.
● Have at least two years’ experience in resident care in assisted living.
● Thorough working knowledge of current care standards and regulations.
● Experience in hands-on care of memory-impaired residents.
● Ability to maintain and update effective service plans.
● Ability to supervise care staff.
● Comprehensive working knowledge of current medication regulation and law.
● Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to residents.
● Ability to communicate with physicians, pharmacies, families, and community staff.
● Be in good health, and physically mental and capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment.
● Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis within (7) days of employment.
● Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI prior to the initial presence in the facility.
● Must have a clean driving record as per the insurance carrier’s policy.
Employment Benefits (We value our benefits):
● Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment.
● Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment-Full Time)
● Disability insurance (Full Time)
● Employee assistance program
● Weekly Employee Recognition Program
● Life insurance (Full Time)
● Paid time off (Full Time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year and Part Time accrue up to 30 hours each year)
● Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days for FT AND PT employees)
● Employee Referral Program (FT, PT, and PRN)
● Complimentary meal each shift (FT, PT, and PRN)
● Daily Pay Option
● Direct Deposit
● Did we mention that we PROMOTE FROM WITHIN?
Do you want to see how much fun we are a The Plaza at Wildwood Senior Living? Please visit us via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlazaAtWildwood
Or, take a look at our website:https://plazawildwoodseniorliving.com/
Have questions? Want to speak to someone directly? Reach out by calling/texting your own recruiter, Cemma Hurn: 636-875-9849.
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About the company
Arrow Senior Living manages a collection of senior living communities that offer varying levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 34 properties currently in 6 states (Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Arkansas) and employs nearly 2,200 employees!
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Arrow Senior Living serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.
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