Resident Health & Wellness Manager (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Seasons Retirement Communities; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the seniors housing sector is seeking a Health and Wellness Manager to coordinate care services and ensure a safe environment for residents. The role involves managing care staff, conducting assessments, and promoting a healthy lifestyle for residents. Candidates must have a Licensed Practical Nurse license and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license and registration with the CLPNA required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care services and maintain a safe environment for residents.
• Provide initial assessments and follow up on residents' health care changes.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and management of care staff.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Medical Equipment Knowledge

Job description

Full Time Permanent, Salaried

4004 40 St, Ponoka AB T4J 0A3

Our Mission To You

As a certified Great Place to Work, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the seniors housing sector.

What We Look For

Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile and putting a little “wow” into everything we do is the Seasons way!

Your Opportunity!

We’re looking for a Health and Wellness Manager. This role will coordinate the highest standard of care services provided by the care team at Seasons and will assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, their families’ and other staff in accordance with Seasons vision, mission and values. The Health and Wellness Manager will oversee and support the care team members, complete administrative tasks and be an ambassador of the home ensuring relationships with community partners.

What You Will Do

• Providing initial assessments of residents moving into a Seasons home and following up on residents throughout the transition and as health care changes occur
• Promote a healthy lifestyle for Seasons residents by embracing each resident as an individual and ensure residents receive person-centered care
• Communicating with families, physicians and external community healthcare agencies
• Ensuring compliance with Resident Assessments/Service Plans (eMAR), Seasons specific policies and procedures, and AHS regulations
• Administrative duties including recruitment, hiring, orientation and training, scheduling, payroll, care department budgets and overall management of all care staff; including empowering staff and providing guidance/support throughout their career at Seasons
• Following risk management policies and procedures through monthly care related audits, Retirement Home Regulatory Authority inspections and Public Health inspections
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications Or Skills Required

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Medication Administration training
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license and current registration with the CLPNA
• Provide compassion, empathy and understanding of Seasons’ residents
• Communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload throughout scheduled shift
• Knowledge of medical equipment is considered an asset (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer- and/or the ability to learn these skills with training)
• Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract
  
  

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.

Seasons Retirement Communities (“Seasons”) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with Season’s Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Season’s hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Note during COVID-19: At the outset of the COVID-19 situation in Canada, Seasons Retirement Communities implemented heightened precautionary protocols in all of our homes. We continue to follow the advice of provincial and federal governments, our sector regulators and local Public Health agencies. Job responsibilities are being reviewed and adjusted accordingly to ensure the well-being of the successful candidate.