Wellness Centre Coordinator

**Maternity Leave - 12 to 18 Month Contract**

**Purpose**:To assume responsibility of Wellness Centre services, in conjunction with the Wellness Centre Nurse, and coordinate the effective and efficient operation of the day-to-day functioning of the Wellness Centre. As well as contributing to a sense of wellbeing for all residents via a combination of skilled tasks and personal relationship.

**Reporting to**: Director, Health and Wellness

**Qualifications**: Experience with OHIP billing and software.

Experience in a medical clinic setting.

Comfortable with invoices.

Ordering medical supplies.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

A high standard of behaviour and neat appearance.

In good health and have the ability to do heavy lifting.

A mature attitude and leadership skills.

A genuine interest in people, with a special emphasis in gerontology.
- *Nursing background with phlebotomy experience is an asset._

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Residents**:
a. Build relationships to promote the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing of residents

b. Provide choice and decision-making opportunities to residents in all circumstances. Maintain residents’ autonomy as much as possible.

c. Be creative when problem-solving difficult situations and interactions

d. Be very mindful of maintaining residents’ privacy.

e. Dignity must be the foundation of everything you do and say

**Team**:
a. Communicate clearly with all staff (ie: members of Assisted Living team, Wellness team, physicians, physiotherapy team, dietary team, laundry team, and housekeeping team)

b. Contribute to success of team and maintain a positive attitude

c. Assist with the maintenance of records reflecting residents’ condition, care, and specific treatment (ie: documentation, attending weekly meetings)

d. Acknowledge that only English is to be spoken while on duty

e. Be flexible and eager to help teammates

**Personal Leadership**:
a. Take responsibility for own actions

b. Seek opportunities to learn and grow

c. Seek and accept feedback from team members

**Assignment**:

- Scheduling of appointment for referrals, Wellness clinics, vaccine clinics and as needed for Health Services Team Leader and Director, Health and Wellness.
- Take blood pressure, weights, and covid test residents when needed.
- Assess, plan and evaluate Wellness Centre processes, identify areas for improvements
- Invoicing for all health services and submitting to accounting.
- Sourcing health care services for wellness center.
- Maintains supplies in the Wellness Centre and orders items as needed
- Facilitating care partner interviews for all departments.
- Ensure confidentiality of all sensitive material and information
- Attend staff meetings, fire drills and committee meetings as required
- Maintain a high level of customer service
- Functions within the policies and practices of The Meadows of Aurora
- Completes tasks efficiently and safely
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team as required
- Documents and communicates effectively and in a timely manner
- Provides support to nurses in emergency situations effectively
- Attends in-services as available
- Meet high standards of cleanliness and adhere to aseptic practices
- Practice safety: Use good body mechanics, use good hand-washing and infection control techniques, identify potential hazards etc.
- Practice safe working practices and ensure the responsibilities as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act are performed
- Accept responsibility for proper use and care of equipment

A requirement for all individuals who work at The Meadows of Aurora and support our 55+ community include:

- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required. Everyone at this location is required to follow proper hand hygiene and wear a mask.
- A two-step TB test that can be arranged through your family doctor or many pharmacies.
- A Vulnerable Sector Check that can be obtained through designated Police locations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aurora, ON L4G 1X5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a minimum of 2 Covid shots?

**Experience**:

- OHIP billing and software: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person