Assistant Director of Wellness

Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retirement living facility in Surrey is seeking an Assistant Director of Wellness to lead a clinical team and provide compassionate care to residents. This full-time position requires a Licensed Practical Nurse with a minimum of three years of experience in geriatrics. The role includes overseeing medication administration, developing care plans, and fostering a positive work environment. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Health & Dental benefits

RRSP with employer match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match

Continuous learning and growth programs

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, or senior health industry.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a management role.
• Ability to identify risk and foster a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Wellness to ensure standards of practice are met.
• Manage the medication administration program and team onboarding.
• Develop and maintain care plans based on resident assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Geriatrics experience

Judgement

Technology skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Assistant Director of Wellness

Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living & Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living (South Surrey) – This is a Permanent Full-Time position.

Schedule : Wed 2pm-10pm, Thurs 2pm-10pm, Fri 2pm-10pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm. Mon & Tue OFF

Salary : $65k-$70k annually

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira home. This dynamic leadership role offers the chance to engage in guiding a team, while also providing compassionate care to residents. It is an environment where you can grow your leadership skills daily, fostering a deeper connection and understanding with both your team and those under your care. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to the Director of Wellness, the Assistant Director of Wellness will work alongside the Director of Wellness to lead a clinical team to provide care support and services.

What We Offer

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• RRSP with employer match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing

You will be a welcomed member of the Aspira Management team and impact in the following ways:

• Collaborating with the Director of Wellness to promote and ensure standards of practice are achieved and evaluated; complete all stable resident reassessments in conjunction with the Nursing team; in absence of DOW complete initial assessments, develop service plans and arrange resident/family care conferences as required to ensure all data is valid and up to date; assess resident care needs, develop plan of care and determine corresponding care fees and staffing requirements.
• Collaborating with the Director of Wellness to schedule and adjust staffing levels to ensure consistency with occupancy, resident acuity and services offered.
• Provide oversight and management of the Continence Care Program; completing assessments, orders, sizing, and service transitions.
• Oversee and supervise the medication administration program including administering medications, completing audits, monitoring control, training of new team members and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
• Coverage for Dow Absences
• Manage Wellness Team onboarding and education requirements
• Develop professional and collaborative relationships with hospital staff, participate in marketing outreach such as presentations on wellness services and aging in place philosophy
• Performing other duties as assigned

Who you are

• An exceptional manager with a demonstrated track record of delivering results and continuously improving performance
• A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Minimum three years’ experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and/or senior health industry
• You have good judgement, the ability to identify risk and can foster a positive work environment
• Can demonstrate strong technology skills in Microsoft Office suite programs

What you need to know

• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities. Sienna provides an accessible candidate experience
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check

Apply Now if you want to learn more!