Wellness Coordinator

SUNSHINE DUNEDIN; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Dunedin in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a dedicated care supervisor to support resident care operations. You will work with the Administrator and assist Medication Assistants and RCAs, ensuring care goals are met and protocols are followed.

Responsibilities include supervising medication passes, coordinating with the Activities Director, and maintaining daily resident notes, while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak clearly.
• Must be aware of elderly needs.
• Ability to follow instructions and guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Read and initial the previous shift's Communication Log at start of shift.
• Supervise medication passes and report discrepancies to Administrator.
• Ensure resident safety through appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Assist with activities and coordinate EMS in emergencies.
• Maintain dining and living areas presentable for guests and families.
• Manage monthly staffing schedules for resident care aides and med techs.
• Enter resident notes daily in the computer system.
• Give facility tours to visitors when possible.
• Answer phones as needed and accompany residents to doctor visits.

Skills

Elder care awareness

Observation reporting

Policy compliance

Stress management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs assigned duties that protect the safety and dignity of residents. Works together with the Administrator and/or Assistant Administrator to ensure that the resident care goals are being met. Supervises and assists the Medication Assistants and RCA's when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

position specific job duties at an acceptable level. Job responsibilities are completed by

following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame. An

individual will also demonstrate good skills in all forms of communication. The requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Education and/or Experience:

The ability to read, write, speak clearly and follow

written and oral instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must

successfully complete and be current in all training requirements for training under ALF

regulations with AHCA.

Other skills and Abilities:

Must be aware and understand the needs of the elderly.

Must be able to recognize unusual behavior or physical condition of residents and report

those observances to the resident care supervisor. Must be thoroughly familiar with all

policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to manage stress appropriately,

handle multiple priorities, make decisions under pressure, and have strong

organizational skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job position requires moderate physical demands. Duties may

include frequent walking, stooping/kneeling/bending, lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling

during work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including the following but may include

other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• At the beginning of shift, read all entries and initial the Communication Log from the prior shift.
• Supervise all medication passes. Report to Administrator any errors or discrepancies regarding medication.
• Ensures safety of residents through appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Encourages residents to participate in activities and assists with activities as assigned by the Activities Director.
• Coordinate EMS and families in emergency situations.
• Making sure that the overall appearance of the dining rooms, living rooms, and hallways are presentable to guest and families.
• Maintain good hygiene and practice proper hand washing technique for infection control.
• Maintain a monthly staffing schedule for resident care aides and med techs and ensure those shifts are filled.
• Reporting any unusual conditions, resident problems, etc. to the Executive Director and/or Assistant Executive Director.
• Follow through with resolving all Resident Observation Reports.
• Enter resident notes into the computer daily.
• Giving tours of the facility to visitors when possible.
• Answer phones as needed.
• Take residents to the doctor when possible.
• Submit OTC label requests to doctor offices when families bring in medicines for residents.
• Maintain list of residents to be seen by the doctor coming that week.
• Maintain the appointment book for residents and keep all relevant parties informed as necessary.
• Submit new scripts to pharmacy to be filled for that day.
• Submit zero refill requests to the appropriate doctor.