Assistant Director of Wellness
Aspira Astoria Retirement Living - Port Coquitlam, BC
Salary: $55,451 - $69,314 ($28.44 - $35.55/hr)
This posting is for a new vacancy.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position.
Schedule:
- Mon OFF
- Tues 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Wed 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Thurs 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
- Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
- Sun OFF
At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role were knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.
Why you belong here:
We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:
- A competitive salary and vacation package
- Health & Dental benefits program
- Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
- Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
- A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
What you will be doing:
You will be a welcomed member of the Aspira Management team and impact in the following ways:
- Collaborating with the Director of Wellness to promote and ensure standards of practice are achieved and evaluated; completing all stable resident. Re-assessments in conjunction with Nursing team, in absence of DOW complete Initial assessments, developing service plans and arranging resident/family care conferences as required to ensure all data is valid and up to date.
- Ensuring resident care needs are assessed; developing plan of care and determining corresponding care fees and staffing requirements.
- Collaborating with the Director of Wellness to schedule and adjust staffing levels to ensure consistency with the residence’s occupancy levels, the acuity of the residents and the services being offered.
- Provide oversight and management of the Continence Care Program; completing assessments, orders, sizing, and service transitions.
- Overseeing and supervising the medication administration program including administering of medications, completing audits, monitor control, training of new team members and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
- Coverage for Dow Absences
- Manage Wellness Team Onboarding and education requirements
- Developing professional and collaborative relationships with hospital staff, participate in marketing outreach such as presentations on wellness services and aging in place philosophy
- To collaborate with the DOW to manage care revenue and labour costs in line with annual budgets, monitor labour metrics such as overtime and take corrective action in collaboration with the DOW
- Supervises the wellness team and provides performance management support including conducting performance reviews. Conducts investigations and makes recommendations in consult with Director of Wellness and Human Resources.
- Supports with the Director of Wellness recruitment process for new wellness team members.
- Reports, analyze and monitors all resident incidents and directs staff regarding interventions to prevent reoccurrence as applicable
- Performing other duties as assigned
What you need to know:
- A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Minimum three years’ experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and/or senior health industry
- Previous experience in a Nursing Leadership Role
- Must possess excellent supervisory and leadership abilities
- Must express initiative, good judgment and foster a positive work atmosphere
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook
- Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
- You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
- Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. #SUP2
Pay: $55,451.00-$69,314.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Stock options
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
