Director of Wellness, LPN

Description

Promotes a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment for each memory impaired resident by developing and supervising the Memory Care program.  Works as a team member of the community to enhance the quality of life of all Memory Care residents and create opportunities for meaningful and dignified life.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Conduct daily rounds of apartments, courtyards, lifestyle areas and Dining Room. 

·         Recognize changes in resident condition and report to the nurse.

·         Organize, participate in, and ensure delivery of the Treasures program.

·         Develop and organize a monthly activity calendar in conjunction with written guidelines.

·         Develop, implement and participate in activity programs and drive the community bus on memory care outings.

·         Assist Director of Life Enrichment with planning and participating in community wide events.

·         Develop ongoing activity stations for 24-hour resident programming.

·         Provide ongoing educational experiences for the community team and community participants.

·         Monitor and oversee the Memory Care team schedule.

·         Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.

·         Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.

·         Assume responsibility for medication administration in the Memory Care program.

·         Monitor vital signs and weight of residents. 

·         Practice redirection, re-approach, and validation whenever possible.  Normal conversational skills are to be exercised whenever care or attention is being delivered.  Maintain frequent, open contact with team members and families.

·         Plan and organize assignments to benefit the resident and delivery of care, within the guidelines established by community policies.

·         Supervise caregivers and ensures resident cleanliness and safety.

·         Practice basic infection control with linens, hand washing, and in all other aspects of delivery of resident care.

·         Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by Executive Director.

·         Maintain confidentiality of resident, community, employee, and company information.

·         Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises the Memory Care team at the assigned community.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  The Executive Director must be consulted before disciplinary action is taken.

Summary

Mukilteo Memory Care takes pride in the services we provide to our residents and their families. Our supportive community is more than just a place to live - its home!