Assistant Director of Wellness

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. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with occasional weekends.

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us! 

The Assistant Director of Wellness is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members. 

As a Assistant Director of Wellness, your typical day will impact the following ways: 

• Collaborating with the Director of Wellness to promote and ensure standards of practice are achieved and evaluated; completing resident 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, as applicable


• 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. 


• 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 

Must haves: 

• 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 

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve. 

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.