Assistant Wellness Director

American House Senior Living Communities•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Assistant Wellness Director aids in supervising the Wellness team and helps uphold American House’s mission to enrich the lives of those it serves. The role oversees Health and Wellness staff and operations, supports high-quality resident care, ensures regulatory and training compliance, coordinates health care services, and manages Wellness Department staffing, budget, supplies, and equipment. The position also serves as a liaison to residents and families and works with the Executive Director, Regional Director of Operations, attending physicians, and third-party providers.

Requirements

Must be an LPN.
At least 2 years of management experience in a healthcare or service-related setting.
Knowledge of physiological and psychological aspects related to gerontology.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective communication among Resident Assistants, residents, and families; act as the primary liaison with residents and family members.
Provide ongoing supervision, oversight, and delegation to maintain high-quality service within the Wellness Department.
Build rapport among Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork.
Recruit and select new Wellness team members.
Supervise Health and Wellness team members, including training, performance management, coaching, motivating, and evaluating.
Ensure Health and Wellness staff complete mandatory training and monitor staff licensure and certification compliance.
Ensure staff follow safety regulations and programs, including fire protection, infection control, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance.
Ensure compliance with the Medication Aide program through supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks.
Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations about Wellness Department operations.
Coordinate health care services with third-party providers to ensure continuity of care.
Manage the Wellness Department budget and submit recommendations to the Executive Director concerning budget, equipment, and supplies.
Verify completion of medical forms and assess residents for required levels of care before move-in.
Administer vaccinations to residents and team members as required by community and state regulations.
Oversee medication administration and work with residents’ attending physicians to support high-quality service.
Ensure adequate Resident Associate staffing within authorized hour guidelines; develop schedules and assignments to support accountability and task completion.
Ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available for the Wellness Department’s day-to-day operations.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to the role.
Investigate complaints, grievances, and incidents and work with the Executive Director on appropriate responses and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal licensing regulations and accreditation programs within areas of responsibility.