Retirement Home Director of Wellness

I**JOB SUMMARY**:
As a valued member of the team, the Director of Wellness demonstrates a commitment to the quality of resident care by providing services in accordance with the organization’s vision, mission and values.

The Director of Wellness is accountable to the General Manager for the supervision of optimum care services based on legislative and organization standards, policies and procedures and the facilitation of the team member development program.

The Director of Wellness is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the core values, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Utilizes all aspects of the assessment and care plan tools to assess care needs & staffing requirements.
- Monitors all resident incidents and directs team member’s regarding interventions to prevent reoccurrence as applicable.
- Implements established policies and procedures with the objective of ensuring that desirable standards are met.
- Monitors the quality indicators and evaluates nursing and related services to evaluate quality of resident care.
- Works with all other departments to foster resident independence with appropriate supports in place.
- Communicates changes in care levels to ensure that families are kept informed of potential cost increases related to care services.
- Monitors resident incidents / prepares families for higher levels of care.
- Facilitates family interviews and problem solving in relations to all aspects of care services.
- Demonstrates personal attributes and communication skills that foster teamwork and customer satisfaction at all times and monitors team performance in relation to both.
- Responsible for recruitment, selection, orientation, development & performance management of Care Attendants, UCP’s and RPN’s;
- Develops and monitors team member’s schedules & work assignments to maximize the effectiveness of resources.
- Works collaboratively with the General Manager to support the admission process. Interviews prospective residents and conducts assessments to determine suitability for admission. Conducts home visits to determine level of independence when applicable. Reviews pre-admission medical assessments for all prospects to determine if any barriers to admission exist.
- Completes all required documentation to meet legislative and organization standards of Practice including as required by RHRA;
- Remains current with RHRA standards and implements new processes as required.
- Oversees all aspects of the Infection control program and education of team members.
- Promotes & monitors compliance with the vaccination program of team member’s & residents;
- Oversee orientation of all direct reports in all areas.
- Work in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Perform other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario.
- Community college graduate with medication certification.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation and/ or retirement living.
- Comprehensive technical knowledge is required on the aging process, psycho-social geriatric issues, family.
- Must be able to set priorities and meet deadlines as workload may fluctuate as admissions, and resident needs occur.
- Must be committed to multi-disciplinary team work and demonstrate an ability to work through collaboration, joint decision making and integrated strategies.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person