Wellness Coordinator Rpn Full Time

**Would you like to fill the time with**fulfilling** work for Seniors?**

**Do you have a cheerful, helpful and happy disposition?**

**Join a company that believes in Making Today Great**

**Work in a spectacular Retirement Community in Oakville, Ontario**

**Be a part of a team that shares a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of our Community Members**

**You**.**
You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated team player who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance, customer and health care services in the Wellness department. You are an experienced RN or RPN who gets great job satisfaction out of working with seniors in a non-clinical, non-institutional environment. You are willing to learn and/or share your expertise and have fun.

**Us**.**
At VVA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At VVA we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares VVA’s mission - **_Making Today Great_**

**The Career**.**
The Wellness Coordinator will report to the Wellness Manager and is responsible for the Wellness Team and the quality-of-care services in the absence of the Wellness Manager. When required, the Wellness Coordinator will assume the role of the Wellness Lead to cover required shifts and additional needs that arise within the Community. If necessary, the Wellness Coordinator may be asked to assume other responsibilities of the Wellness Manager.

The Wellness Coordinator will be assigned to specific assignments( ie: COVID-19 ) and responsibilities within the Community, report to and work with the Wellness Manager. This role will provide the current Wellness Team with additional hands-on resource, direction and support.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The Wellness Coordinator RPN will play a crucial role in the operation and management of wellness services within the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Assisting with care plans and scheduling meetings with stakeholders
- Promoting and maintaining individualized care plans for all residents
- Managing fall prevention programs and medication administration
- Coordinating wellness services and liaising with healthcare professionals
- Handling infection prevention and control measures, including COVID-19 protocols
- Participating in audits, vaccine clinics, and wellness checks
- Assist Wellness Manager with key responsibilities
- The role of the can be a dedicated full time role or a shared role ie: partial shift with a Wellness Lead followed by Wellness Coordinator role
- May require work outside the usual shift hours to meet the needs of the Community and will be required to work weekends and/or on days the Wellness Manager is not in the Community

**Qualifications**:

- RPN license in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Prior experience in a retirement setting preferred
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Valid CPR certification and vulnerable sector screening
- Flexibility to work weekends and outside regular hours as needed
- Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English

Successful applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

VVA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, VVA Retirement Communities requires all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with VVA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario _Human Rights Code_, as amended from time to time, and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act_, as amended from time to time.