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Health & Wellness Director - 6 monthsOptima Living • Victoria, Capital Regional District, Canada
Health & Wellness Director - 6 months

Health & Wellness Director - 6 months

Optima Living • Victoria, Capital Regional District, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Optima Living

Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers. Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents. Guided by our North Star,Let us welcome you home, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

*Please note that this is a Full-time position for 6 months*

Position Summary

As the Health and Wellness Director, you are responsible for providing coaching and education to care staff and ensure requirements of resident health assessments are compliant. You will coordinate appropriate resident centered care, medication administration management, infection prevention and control measures, and staffing administration for clinical care employees. This position reports to the General Manager.

Key responsibilities

Team Leading

  • Ensure quality resident care, monitors, evaluates, and implements changes as required.
  • Overseeing nursing programs to ensure safe, consistent care.
  • Mentor employees to encourage professional development.
  • Manage performance and discipline according to collective agreements.
  • Administer, monitor, and record medication administration, educate resident as needed.
  • Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of LPNs and Health Care Aides.
  • Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgement, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital.

Office Administration & Compliances

  • Assessing and supporting potential residents for suitability, including required documentation.
  • Responsible for scheduling and recruitment of clinical team.
  • Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs.
  • Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed.
  • Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes.
  • Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Completion of Nursing degree (RN)
  • Registered with provincial nursing association and in good standing.
  • Experience in long-term residential care setting is preferred.
  • Experience in leadership and team handling is required.
  • Demonstrate infection control procedures.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners.
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve.
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds.
  • Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents.

Conditions of Employment

  • Clear Police Information Check
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
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