Posted on: 07 September 2017
ID 548981

Quality of Life Leader required

The Livewell Group, a Dementia and Alzheimer’s care facility in Somerset West, is looking for a dedicated individual who in a spirit of excellence, integrity and professionalism would like to join the Somerset West Village Team as Quality of Life Leader.

Job responsibilities:

  • Ensure optimal quality of life of Livewell residents.
  • Daily interaction with the Quality of Life (QoL) Team, including Village Manager, Occupational Therapist (OT), Activity Coordinator, Other Supervisors and Quality of Life Leaders.
  • Supervisor of the QoL team for the particular Mini-Livewell; including 4 nurses on duty on rotation basis day and night shift, who will report directly to you.
  • Ensure that the following services are delivered effectively on the floor.
  • Assist the nurses with advice when needed regarding medication, behavioral changes and care of residents.
  • Ensure proper handover report by nurse on duty on completion of shift.
  • Attend morning meetings and brainstorm sessions and prepare feedback from meetings to applicable supervisors and staff.
  • Ensure grooming of residents are of high standard.
  • Liaise regularly with the OT to ensure therapeutic environment is maintained and OT protocols and programmes are implemented.
  • Ensure external specialist and doctors visits are done as per Livewell protocol;
  • Ensure all Healthcare Policies and Procedures are adhered to.
  • Be on call over a weekend on rotation basis.
  • Liaise with companions to ensure activities are carried out as per the OT/Activity Coordinator’s programme.
  • Maintain and build a healthy relationship with the families of the residents in your mini-Livewell.
  • Arrange QoL meeting with families as needed.
  • Perform room and safety checks and ensure passages are free of obstacles according to Health and Safety checklist;
  • Report any hospitality incidents to appropriate supervisor.
  • Manage the HR Processes and administration of nursing team, including recruitment, leave, payroll administration, attendance registers, discipline and monthly training.

Job requirements:

  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and well developed emotional intelligence.
  • An ability to multitask and work independently.
  • Administrative and organizational skills.
  • Good English written and communication skills.
  • Responsible, reliable and trustworthy.
  • Empathy to the elderly.
  • Patience and maturity.
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport.
  • Clean criminal record.

About company:

Since 2011, the Livewell Group has been at the forefront of dementia and Alzheimer’s care in South Africa. We are motivated by a personal and heartfelt concern for the dignity and care of our elders and our efforts continue to be encouraged by the strong market need for specialised individual care.

Occupation:
Medicine, healthcare, nursing jobs
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Salary:
Salary negotiation
Contract type:
Full-time


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