Assistant Wellness Director

StoryPoint; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint in Novi, Michigan is seeking an Assistant Wellness Director to oversee clinical resident care services and lead the team to ensure a high quality of life for residents. This role involves managing staff performance, conducting evaluations, and maintaining care standards in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with dementia care and LPN licensure. The position requires effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance the resident experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience with dementia or Alzheimer's residents within the past 5 years.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team performance.
• Oversee resident care and communicate with families.
• Perform admission evaluations and set goals for residents.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Dementia care experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in healthcare or related field

Minimum of 12 hours of dementia-specific training

Job description

Assistant Wellness Director

The Assistant Wellness Director is responsible for the overall direction of clinical resident care services by delivering a 1440 experience, optimizing performance and leading employee connections within our community.

Required Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) registered within the State preferred. Assisted Living/Memory Care experience preferred. Prior supervisory experience required.
• Earned a degree from an educational institution in health care, mental health or social services profession or be a licensed Health Facility Administrator.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with dementia or Alzheimer’s residents, or both, within the past 5 years.
• Minimum of 12 hours of dementia-specific training within the last 3 months.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Proven organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully through complex situations (ability to problem solve).

Accountabilities

• Lead, manage, and overall accountability for your team and their performance.
• Revenue, Evaluations & Care Conferences for IL/AL: Responsible for ensuring right care, at the right price with the right staff.
• Employee Connection: Lead to Employee First by setting clear expectations, giving and receiving regular and honest feedback, and growing and recognizing your staff.
• Resident & Family Care: Oversee and provide care for our residents and communicate clearly and regularly with their families where appropriate.
• 1440 Care Standard Accountability: Understanding and leading to our 1440 care standards.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Perform admission and ongoing evaluations of residents quarterly, upon return from Hospital or skilled environment, or change of condition (initiate care conference) and use this information to set measurable goals and outcomes for residents that meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
• Obtain written orders for any necessary changes to care plan.
• Completes 6 hours of dementia‑specific training annually to meet the needs or preferences, of cognitively impaired residents and understands current standards of care.
• Verification of MARS/TARS and communicate with pharmacy to assure accuracy of medication & treatment administration.
• Reviews occurrence reports submitted by staff members to determine if an assessment/care conference needs to be performed on an existing resident & address any personnel issues which are identified.
• Schedule educational sessions relating to health for all residents.
• Communication of all emergency policies and provision of updated information to staff.
• Work toward continual improvement of the overall organization.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including on call, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.