Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better.
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE
Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Manager, the Health & Wellness Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the care of residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Residence.
BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS
- Holds a recognized nursing license (RPN/LPN) and is in good standing.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills (e.g., aligned with competencies of the Residence).
- Fluent in both written and verbal English communication.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Preference will be given to candidates with 2 or more years of experience working with seniors.
- Resident-focused with values aligned to the Residence’s mission statement.
KEY 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.
- 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.
- 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 duties as assigned by the Health and Wellness Manger or delegate.
- Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
- Completes all required mandatory training/education.
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. 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. Participates in the ongoing Fire Prevention, and Pest Control programs and any other programs as required.
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All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.