Wellness Director

About the role

The Healthcare Resort of Plano is seeking a Wellness Director to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the well-being of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies.
• Maintains a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, staff, families, and community guests.
• Manages the Wellness department staff, including interviewing, hiring, orienting, coaching, counseling, and evaluating staff.
• Sustains professional growth of staff through encouragement of teamwork, promotion of wellness philosophy, and support of open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Protects resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting, and taking immediate action to minimize risks of accidents or injuries.
• Monitors infection control guidelines and follows state and community requirements.
• Participates in community meetings and stays updated on current assisted living regulations.
• Complies with company and state/federal regulations, conducts in-service and staff meetings, and collaborates with other departments to promote resident health and well-being.
• Coordinates health services with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other agencies to ensure optimal care.
• Responds promptly to resident emergencies and maintains adequate care supplies.
• Performs additional duties as necessary and maintains valid licenses/certifications as required by state and/or federal regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Works in various areas including offices and nursing service areas.
• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and others under all conditions and circumstances.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• May be on call 24/7 and subject to emergency conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, infectious waste, and other potential hazards.

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