Health and Wellness Supervisor (2025-8081)

Description

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Riverwalk Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, your contributions are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better.

Accountability Objective

Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Manager, the Health & Wellness Supervisor is responsible for planning and assisting with the care of residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Verve Senior Living.

Background/Qualifications

• Has a recognized nursing license (CLPNA) and must be in good standing.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Proficient in computer skills (Word and Excel).
• Preference given to individuals with 2 or more years of experience working in seniors living.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.
• Prepares daily LPN and HCA resident care assignments, stays updated on services provided, and collaborates with staff, residents, and their families to meet residents’ needs.
• Assists the Health & Wellness Manager with resident files to ensure proper documentation and safe practices related to care needs and medication administration.
• Stores all archived and year-end documents appropriately.
• Maintains all resident care files and computer systems (SARA, E-Mar, MEDe-care, POC).
• Provides feedback and contributes to organizing care plans to promote resident independence, adhering to legislation.
• Participates in updates to residents’ care plans every 6 months or as required, under the direction of the Health & Wellness Manager.
• Serves as a leader and helps develop employees to ensure service quality and job standards are met.
• Assists with HCA and LPN scheduling as needed and provides on-call coverage every second weekend.
• Supports training and orientation for new staff members.
• Assists with outbreak tracking and preparation of outbreak supplies.
• Tracks inventory and assists with purchasing medical supplies as required.
• Distributes medications according to residents’ medication schedules.
• Performs treatments for residents requiring them and assesses changes in residents’ conditions (e.g., falls, wounds).
• Responds to emergency calls, providing assistance and contacting professional help or family when necessary.
• Ensures the safekeeping of medications and nursing supplies.
• Complies with relevant health and safety legislation, including recognizing hazards, reporting incidents, and participating in safety training and drills. Implements infection prevention protocols.
• Completes mandatory training and education requirements.
• Follows all corporate policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as delegated by the Health & Wellness Manager or General Manager.

All offers of employment are subject to Criminal Background Checks. We thank all applicants; only those under consideration will be contacted. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities in our recruitment and hiring processes.