Health and Wellness Manager

**Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada as well as both 2023 and 2024 Awards as a Canada Best Managed Companies. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?**

**ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE**

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Health & Wellness Manager is responsible for the health and wellness of residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and standards of Verve Senior Living and The Lodge at Valley Ridge.

**BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS**

Must have a recognized nursing license (LPN licensing) in good standing. Employment history showing excellent leadership and communication skills, including written and verbal fluency in English. Must have proficient computer skills (i.e. Word and Excel). Preference given to individuals with four or more years of experience working with seniors and in a leadership role. Experience showing a strong resident and staff oriented background, whose visions and values align with those of Diversicare.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Participates in the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.
- Completes pre-move-in and ongoing assessments on the health and wellness needs of individual residents and makes recommendations to the appropriate departments/parties/General Manager, as necessary, regarding an individual’s suitability for residence and their needs. Stays up to date on services provided and works with residents and their families to meet the residents’ needs.
- Maintains effective communication and good relations with residents, families, agencies, physicians, and staff, using the appropriate lines of communication to create a community where spirit, body and mind can flourish every single day. Regularly conducts training sessions for both residents and team members.
- Ensures the resident’s file is established, with proper documentation and safe practices related to medication administration processes.
- Organizes a plan of care to promote resident independence based on legislation (i.e. RHRA).
- Regularly updates residents’ plan of care.
- Recruits, interviews, and selects new employees. Serves as a leader and helps develop employees to ensure an adequate level of service and job standard are achieved. Conducts annual performance appraisals and addresses performance issues. Oversees and prepares staff scheduling to include shift changes, vacation, and leaves of absence.
- Holds regular department meetings to communicate and update employees as per Verve policies and procedures.
- Provides input into the preparation of capital and operational budgets. Provides input for variance reports for any negative financial statements.
- Manages the department finance, including inventory management and purchasing. Reviews and promotes initiatives that help generate revenue.
- Approves/signs off on invoices.
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Implements and ensures infection prevention control protocols are being followed.
- Complies with all relevant corporate policies and procedures. Makes recommendations regarding the development/modification of policies and procedures.
- Participates and contributes during operations meetings.
- Completes all required mandatory training/education.
- Builds internal and external relationships with residents, other departments, families, hospitals, government departments, etc. Advocates, collaborates, and empathetically communicates with these groups to ensure optimal wellness outcomes are achieved.
- Works in conjunction with Sales and Marketing to raise awareness about the residence and services provided.
- Works on the floor as a Shift LPN as required.
- Performs other related tasks as delegated by the General Manager.

Glen Stirrett, General Manager

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