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Health and Wellness Supervisor - Don Mills (2024-7026)

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Verve Senior Living

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • North York

AI generated summary

  • You must have a valid RPN/LPN nursing license, strong leadership skills, fluency in English, and proficient in Word and Excel. Preference for those with 2+ years’ experience with seniors.
  • You will assess residents’ health needs, manage care plans, distribute medications, train staff, ensure safety compliance, and build relationships with residents and families for optimal wellness.

Requirements

  • Has a recognized nursing license (RPN/LPN licensing) and must be in good standing.
  • Has demonstrated excellent leadership skills (i.e. Diversicare/Verve Senior Living Competencies).
  • Written and verbal fluency in English is required.
  • Must have proficient computer skills (i.e. Word and Excel).
  • Preference given to individuals with 2 or more years of experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.
  • Assists Health and Wellness Manager with completing pre-move-in and ongoing assessments on the health and wellness needs of individual residents and makes recommendations to the appropriate departments/parties/General Manager, as necessary, regarding an individual’s suitability for residence and their needs. Stays up-to-date on services provided and works with residents and their families to meet the residents’ needs.
  • Assists Health & Wellness Manager with the resident’s file to ensure it is established, with proper documentation and safe practices related to medication administration processes.
  • Gives feedback and contributes to organizing a plan of care to promote resident independence based on legislation (i.e. RHRA).
  • Participates with Health & Wellness Manager direction on updates regarding residents’ plan of care every 6 months (or as required).
  • Recruits, interviews and selects new employees. Serves as a leader and helps develop employees to ensure an adequate level of service and job standard are achieved.
  • Assists with tracking inventory and purchasing of medical supplies when required by Health & Wellness Manager.
  • Trains & orientates new staff members.
  • Distributes medications as per resident medication times.
  • Performs treatments to all residents who require them within their area. Makes assessments regarding changes in a residents’ condition (i.e. falls, wounds, etc).
  • Answers emergency calls from residents when needed, giving assistance where possible, and contacts professional help and/or family when necessary.
  • Ensures the safekeeping of all drugs and nursing solutions in the home.
  • Re-orders medications monthly or as per the pharmacy schedule.
  • Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Implements and ensures infection prevention control protocols are being followed.
  • Complies with all relevant corporate policies and procedures. Makes recommendations regarding the development/modification of policies and procedures.
  • Completes all required mandatory training/education.
  • Builds internal and external relationships with residents, other departments, families, hospitals, government departments, etc. Advocates, collaborates and empathetically communicates with these groups to ensure optimal wellness outcomes are achieved.
  • Works in conjunction with Sales and Marketing to raise awareness about the residence and services provided.
  • Performs other related tasks as delegated by the General Manager.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Health and Wellness Supervisor position?

The candidate must have a recognized nursing license (RPN/LPN) in good standing, demonstrated excellent leadership skills, and be proficient in written and verbal English.

Is prior experience required for this role?

Preference is given to individuals with 2 or more years of experience working with seniors.

What kind of training will be provided to new staff members?

The Health and Wellness Supervisor will train and orientate new staff members to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities.

What are the main responsibilities of the Health and Wellness Supervisor?

Responsibilities include assisting with resident assessments, managing medication administration processes, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Is there a focus on quality improvement in this role?

Yes, the Health and Wellness Supervisor participates in the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.

Will I need to work directly with residents?

Yes, the position involves direct interaction with residents, including administering medications and performing treatments as necessary.

What type of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, where the focus is on enhancing the lives of older adults.

Are criminal background checks required for employment?

Yes, all offers of employment are subject to Criminal Background Checks.

Is there support for employees with disabilities during the hiring process?

Yes, we accommodate people with disabilities in the recruitment and hiring process.

Who should I contact for more information about the role?

For more information, you can reach out to the Human Resources department at Verve Senior Living.

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Verve Senior Living

Inspired Senior Living

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1980
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Retirement living can be active, inspiring, and fulfilling. We know because we help make it a reality every day. Visit one of our retirement residences and see what living with Verve is all about. Retirement living can be inspired, and inspiring. Every day our residents prove that the historical definition of senior living can be reshaped and rethought. Aging doesn't mean that life should suddenly cease to be fulfilling or lived without spirit and vitality. We strive to create an environment where mind, body, and spirit can flourish means having programming, amenities, and staff that are second to none. With more than 30 communities all over Canada, we strive to continuously reinvent senior living.