Wellness Manager rocky Mountain House - Edmonton, Canada - Christenson Communities

Christenson Communities
Christenson Communities
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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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Are you a friendly, caring professional who is passionate about providing exceptional senior care?


If so, you should consider joining
Christenson Communities We're looking for a
Wellness Manager LPN to join our team at our Ravines at Park Avenue location in
Rocky Mountain House, AB.



SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE.
Relocation assistance will be provided.


Reporting to the Director of Care, the Wellness Manager is accountable for the direction of resident care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Christenson Communities has over 1,500 Retirement Living Suites located in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Red Deer, Lacombe, and Rocky Mountain House. We offer a lifestyle that is worry-free, comfortable, fun, active, and social.

With different lifestyle options including independent living, supportive living, and assisted living Christenson Communities is here to provide the best quality senior care services.


Our values drive who we are:
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Celebrate Life; Honour People; Creative Spirit; Excellence through Experience._
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Key Responsibilities_

  • Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the overall nursing program for residents within the facility.
  • Ensures accurate and complete processing of admission and discharge papers including DAL residential contracts.
  • Assists Director of Care in Fire Plan including regular drills.
  • Responsible for Resident Family Council.
  • Responsible for scheduling LPN and HCA meetings.
  • Adhere to site specific admission process and protocols.
  • Provides Pre-Assessments and Annual Assessments on all residents receiving care and services at the community. Coordinate dates with team for all scheduled care conferences.
  • Manage the nursing department budget under the direction of the Director of Care.
  • Implements and monitors controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics. Supervises the drug administration program including the administration of medication by all registered staff.
  • Responsible for Incident Form process.
  • Directs the maintenance of health care records to ensure and promote compliance with regulations and quality care for the resident.
  • Provide support where needed for departmental absenteeism and sick day management.
  • Involved in the progressive disciplinary process in conjunction with the Community Manager and Human Resources.
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all staff, residents' families, the community, physicians and other professionals.
  • Meets with resident's family to resolve problems/concerns/complaints.
  • Liaises with other local health agencies and educational institutions.
  • Promotes a wellness philosophy throughout the community.
  • Promotes resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.
  • Maintains contact with residents/families to ensure a high quality of care.
  • Participates in facility committees as requested to promote a cross functional approach.
  • Maintain and upgrades nursing knowledge through on going courses and seminars and a through selfstudy.
  • Work with the care team to provide exceptional care and services to residents within Supportive Living/Independent Living, Home Care, and Dementia Care.
  • Assist with the creation of site processes as required.
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all employees.
  • Promote good working relationships with contracted services employees.
  • Responsible for overall procurement and operation of Home Care Site Based Contract if applicable.
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment for clinical area like wheelchair/walker cleaner, electric beds and lifts after consultation with the Executive Director.
  • Hire, orientate, supervise and evaluate the performance of the nursing personnel. This includes the use of the disciplinary process in conjunction with Human Resources.
  • Payroll and Benefits:
  • Review time and attendance checklist and manual on the N drive
  • Entering in schedules four hourly employees.
  • Making adjustments to and approving timecards daily.
  • Running reports and submitting payroll on a biweekly basis.
  • Tracking and submitting staffing reports biweekly for the purpose of remaining accountable to AHS provided funding.
  • Corresponding with head office to make any payroll corrections or adjustments.

Qualifications

  • Current Registration as a LPN in Alberta
  • Minimum of five to seven years relevant experience in a leadership or management role
  • Proven ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and implement a comprehensive nursing care program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to personcentered care
  • Outstanding customer service & hospitality focus
  • Excellent problemsolving and critical thinking skills
  • Able to work with little or no supervision
  • Able to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Trustworthiness and integr
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