Health & Wellness Director

Company Description

At Bella Terra senior living, we take pride in knowing that our residents receive top-tier services and amenities.  Our personable team is committed to delivering an excellent experience and takes great pride in their work.  We offer spacious Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Mosaic by Monarch Memory Care apartments and we ensure each resident is getting the attentive and personalized care they deserve.

Job Description

Reports To

The Health & Wellness Director will report to the Executive Director.  The Health & Wellness Director is an exempt, salaried position.

Job Overview

Oversees the on-going day-to-day operations of the health and wellness department.  Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the resident care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for all areas of the Health & Wellness department (compliance, planning, assessments, directing, budget, staffing, hands-on care) in accordance with current state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Assure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and procedures
• Monitors the progress and effectiveness of the resident’s care plan through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associates
• Evaluates the health and wellness associates’ skill competencies and overall performance
• Complete nursing audits as needed (med carts, eMARS/TARS) to ensure compliance to state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Implement training programs and in-services for all associates in accordance with state regulations
• Provide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness associates and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest level
• Coordinates ancillary support services for residents
• Informs physician, family, and associates of changes in resident’s condition and needs
• Maintains department within budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
• Assist with nurse coverage, as needed
• Has 24/7 on-call responsibilities
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current NJ nursing license (RN) in good standing
• Four (4) or more years’ experience in a supervisory role in Senior Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care or Skilled Care
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.