LNA-Keene

American House Senior Living Communities•Keene, NH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Wellness Director, this position's primary responsibilities include assisting in the management of the day-to-day operations of the health and wellness component of the community. The goal is to ensure the maximum levels of resident functional ability, safety, and well-being.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Compassion for older adults
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret facility forms, signs and product instructions.
Ability to speak clearly and interpret verbal communication.
High degree of interpersonal relationship skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills
Telephone skills
Problem solving and logic skills
Computer skills

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with American House’s philosophy and all written policies and procedures governing the Resident Services Department.
Assist in coordinating effective communication among Resident Associates, residents, and families.
Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
Assist in the provision of a continuous high-quality service within the Health and Wellness Department through ongoing supervision, oversight, and delegation.
Assist in establishing rapport among Health and Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork.
Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent Resident Associates.
Assist in the continuous, ongoing supervision of all Health and Wellness team members, including training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
Assist in orientation and in-service training.
Assist to ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures.
Make written and oral reports to the Wellness Director concerning the operation of the Health and Wellness Department.
Assist in coordinating healthcare services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
Assist Wellness Director in various nursing activities.
Continuously assess residents to verify their appropriateness to live within the community.
Assist in coordinating regularly scheduled wellness meetings.
Complete all administrative paperwork as required.
Assist with medication administration.
Work in conjunction with resident’s attending physician to ensure the highest quality of service is being provided.
Submit recommendations to the Wellness Director for budget completion, equipment, and supplies.
Assist in the development of work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and task completion.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, according to HIPAA.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to private materials, policies, or procedures related to the operation of the community and/or personnel records, unless directed or allowable by law.