Wellness Administrative Assistant

Monarch Southbury•Southbury, CT

About The Position

The Wellness Administrative Assistant supports the daily operations of the Wellness Department under the Health and Wellness Director. Administrative work may include staffing schedules, updating service plans as needed, answering phone calls, arranging appointments, ordering supplies, filing, and other assigned tasks. The position is hourly and classified as non-exempt. The role also supports resident care and department operations by coordinating interviews and new-team-member orientation, documenting and updating electronic health records as directed, and communicating with families, physicians, vendors, and staff. The assistant is responsible for protecting resident, staff, and family safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality, and for following applicable regulations and community policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of resident care experience.
Able to speak, read, and write in English.
Able to work weekends and holidays.
Able to perform duties that may involve lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and intermittent lifting and supporting of residents, using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aid certification.
Knowledge and experience working with the elderly population.
Dementia experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality of residents, staff, and families.
Coordinate interviews and orientation for new team members.
Ensure assigned residents are clean, neatly dressed, groomed, safe, and fed during assigned shifts.
Document and update the EHR as directed and under the supervision of the Health and Wellness Director.
Use electronic documentation devices appropriately and keep them safe and secure within the community.
Attend scheduled in-service training.
Follow Federal, State, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Perform and oversee staffing schedules and staffing for the Wellness Department, as applicable to state requirements.
Communicate by telephone, facsimile, and/or email with families, physicians, third-party vendors, and staff.
Schedule resident appointments as directed by nursing staff.
Assist with administrative duties such as updating service plans, ordering supplies, filing, and other assigned work.