Wellness Manager
Rideau Retirement Residence, owned and operated by Chalmers Foundation, is a not-for-profit foundation, focused on delivering affordable nonsubsidized senior residences in the Lower Mainland. We strive to provide the very best, safe and supportive living environment. It is a core belief if we take care of our staff, staff in turn will provide excellent service to the residents. The staff are respected by the residents and have created a demand for the foundation to expand into the future.
Currently the Foundation is looking to hire an extraordinary individual who wishes to apply their skills in an Independent / Assisted Living community. The Foundation offers a full benefits and incentive package, along with a flexible day shift work schedule. The Wellness Manager is a senior manager position that can impact the site Rideau Retirement Residence and would be involved in decision making and promoting the mission, vision and values of the Foundation.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Wellness Manager is a critical role and has oversight of nursing and wellness programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily and long-term well-being of the residents, improve resident safety and experience.
- Perform entry assessment of potential residents prior to acceptance into Rideau .
- Establish a care plan for the resident that incorporates meals, care needs, activities, and awareness amongst staff.
- Conduct on-going assessments and reassessments.
- Exit planning for residents who are beyond assisted living care levels and require additional care.
- Provide communication, information, and continuous support to the families of the residents. Keeping them aware of changes in need, associated costs as well as the oncoming need to move to a higher level of care
- Enhance the quality of life of the residents through available resources and programs.
- Liaise with hospital staff and community agencies to ensure smooth transitions to/from Rideau.
- Visit residents, potential residents in the community as needed.
- Using effective goal setting, training, coaching and mentorship programs to create a professional quality-oriented environment that promotes high service standards.
- Manage nursing staff and nursing activities to improve and sustain the well-being of the residents of rideau through effective use of management & leadership. competencies
- Able to effectively delegate nursing functions to LPNs and Care Aides.
- Recruiting, hiring, and training nursing staff in all elements of their jobs including all elements of performance management.
- Stays current with all applicable directives per the Health Authority and implements change as needed
- Establish and maintain clinical processes by working collaboratively with all departments and staff.
- Monitoring and tracking of key performance indicators. Providing reports to other depts. and the Executive Director on an ongoing basis.
- Assure full compliance with the Continuing Care and Assisted Living Standards Act.
- Write policies and procedures to ensure the smooth operations of the nursing staff and all associated functions in accordance with the Continuing Care and Assisted Living Act requirements and professional standards.
- Works with Sales to support occupancy goals and the admission process.
- Liaises and builds relationships within the professional community to support referral network
- Makes sure the Office Manager is informed monthly of all resident charges.
- Accountable for operational and budget goals.
Qualifications:
- Minimum RN BScN or LPN with current practicing registration.
- Additional education courses an asset with strong geriatric nursing background.
- A minimum of 2 years management experience with a passion for working with seniors.
- Demonstrated initiative, able to work independently and as a collaborative team member by building positive relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and managerial competencies.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and work within time-sensitive projects.
- Exceptional organization, interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral).
- Strong computer skills including power point, excel, MS Word and other programs.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings & flexible hours as needed for emergent resident care/services, including 24/7 on call responsibility.
- Develop and work with budgets, forecasts, and scheduling system for staff.
Chalmers Foundation is committed to providing the very best, safe, and supportive living environment for our residents.
Chalmers Foundation is committed to employment equity, diversity, and the inclusion of all in the workplace.
