Fulltime Assistant Manager

FLOAT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS

Amica Senior Lifestyles Location - British Columbia ( Victoria) Full-Time Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles owns and operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities. J OB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Wellness (DOW), the Assistant Director of Wellness (ADOW) is responsible for effective day-to-day operations including planning, coordinating, supervising, and leading of general wellness operations in addition to overseeing assigned neighborhood, keeping in line with the Amica standards and expectations set out by governing bodies. In collaboration with the Director of Wellness Wellness , Assistant Director of Wellness (ADOW) is responsible for maintaining and managing the development, delivery and performance of nursing by:

Ensuring appropriate program administration, company alignment, and legal compliancereviewing and completing assessment of prospective residents to ensure their needs are met

Assessing potential new residents for levels of physical and cognitive functioning and determining level of care within 30 days before move-in and as regulations stipulate

Developing, maintaining, and implementing resident care plans

Overseeing Medication Care Partners and Wellness Nurses to ensure resident care needs are met

Scheduling, forecasting staffing levels, recruitment/retention, onboarding and orientation, return to work plans and performance management

Following protocols for the investigation of team member and resident accident/incident reports

Investigating and resolving team member / resident related complaints and concern

Counsel, guide and mentor team member performance in areas of non-compliance

Identifying training and development needs and opportunities to enhance performance and foster growth

Evaluating the effectiveness of all aspects of health and safety policies within the Residence

Fostering and maintaining strong relationship with residents and their families by being available and responding to inquiries in a courteous manner

Providing expert interpretation of wellness procedures and policies to residents, families, medical partners, other departments, or service providers, as required

Planning and monitoring budgeting for the department and managing financial constraints

Actively participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for resident care and services by collaborating with team members in the development of holistic resident care plans, flow sheets and problem-oriented charting and communicating formally and informally with other department leaders as part of the local leadership team 3. Ensures that own work and the work of all staff is carried out in accordance with applicable environmental, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and all other legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the work 6. Seniors' care, aging, dementia and diversity

Legislative regulations and policies related to retirement care

Changes in mobility of seniors and mechanical lifting devices

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to treat residents and team members with respect, dignity and care

Computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic care systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information

Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required

Personal Suitability:

Demonstrates a strong desire to serve and care for seniors

Resident centred

Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset

Experience in a senior living care environment preferred

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.