Assistant Wellness Coordinator

Deercreekseniorliving; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. seeks a Wellness Coordinator for our Salt Lake City, UT community. You will supervise Wellness staff, provide direct care as needed, and support the Wellness Director while ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will participate in recruitment, training, and ongoing education, uphold infection control, and help maintain resident safety. CPR certification and at least one year in assisted living/health care required; supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current license/certification as required by regulatory bodies.
• Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or health care.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of Wellness staff and ensure quality resident care.
• Provide direct care services to residents as needed.
• Support Wellness Director and ensure compliance with community policies and regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education in-services.
• Recruit, hire, train and coach Wellness staff as assigned.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are met and tracking procedures followed as required.
• Protect resident and staff safety by recognizing and reporting incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Staff training

Infection control

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking an Wellness Coordinator to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer Second (Employee First!)OwnershipIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.About the OpportunityProvides hands-on supervision of assigned Wellness staff, ensuring provision of quality resident care and the promotion of resident wellness. Provides direct care services to the residents as needed, ensuring optimal health and safety. In conjunction with the Wellness Director, supports all community policies and programs. Engages in ongoing personal development in leadership skills, communication skills, and management skills.Assumes specific community management responsibilities as assigned by the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director.Maintains knowledge of current assisted living regulations. In conjunction with the Wellness Director, ensures compliance with community policies/procedures, pharmacy policies/procedures, and state and federal agency regulations.Actively protects resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Reports incidents according to community policy and state and federal laws.Assists Wellness Director to assure all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements.Participates in staff meetings and continuing education in-services.Maintains valid licenses/certifications as required by state and/or federal regulatory bodies.Participates in the recruitment, hiring, training and on-going education of Wellness staff. Participates in evaluations and coaching of Wellness staff as assigned.Assures medication associate training and monitoring meets regulatory requirements and community quality standards.Critical Success FactorsCurrent license/certification as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community.Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or health care.Prior supervisory experience in the health care environment strongly preferred.Current CPR certification.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.