Wellness Director

Roaring Fork Senior Living; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 039 000 - 1 387 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier senior living community in Gauteng is seeking a dedicated Wellness Director to manage day-to-day healthcare operations. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, assessing residents' health, and managing communications with families. Ideal candidates should hold an LPN/LVN or RN license, have at least 3 years of experience, and exhibit strong management and independent judgment skills. Competitive salary based on experience, with excellent benefits including paid time off and medical insurance.

Benefits

4 weeks paid time off

Medical insurance including vision and dental

% employer paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Emergency savings account with employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise community based licensed nursing staff.
• Assess health, functional, and psycho-social status of residents.
• Manage healthcare communication with families and associates.

Skills

Independent judgment

Basic computer skills

Management experience

Education

LPN / LVN or RN license

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Description

Roaring Fork Senior Living is Glenwood Spring's premiere senior living community, and we are seeking a dedicated Wellness Director to join our leadership team.

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day healthcare operations of the community to ensure residents' healthcare needs are met.

Additionally, the Wellness Director supervises the licensed nurses and other direct care staff in the community to ensure residents receive quality care while being treated with respect and dignity.

Ascent Living's culture is centered on elevating senior living by creating a better life for our residents, their families and the team members who support them.

We provide our teams with the resources to be successful and the opportunity to grow.

Ascent Living cultivates an environment based on instilling trust, confidence and comfort.

Roaring Fork Senior Living is an affiliate of Ascent Living Communities, Colorado's premier boutique senior living company, and we are seeking applicants looking to build their career with us.

Benefits

4 weeks of paid time off a year

Medical insurance including vision and dental

% employer paid life and long-term disability insurance

Accident and short-term disability insurance

(k) with employer match

Sunny Day emergency savings account with employer match

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the direct supervision of community based licensed nursing staff (LPN / LVN, RN), the QMAPs, and the caregiving associates

Assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, and evaluates the effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain their environment

Manages the health care of residents including communication with families and associates

Assigns and directs the work of team members

Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of team members in the administration of medication and situation specific training

Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents, as well as on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment

Routinely evaluates residents and documents changes in their condition, then notifies team members, physician, and resident's family of any changes

Communicates with physicians regarding residents' status and condition changes.

Ensures residents are prepared for physical appointments

Ensures in-house ancillary medical services are scheduled and completed

Qualifications

LPN / LVN or RN license

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Previous management experience

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Basic computer skills, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment

Due to the nature of the work performed by Ascent Living Communities, and that this position works with a vulnerable population, we do require a criminal background check be completed

Pay

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