Colorado Nonprofit Association

Part-Time Wellness Coordinator (LPN) Senior Living Community

Kavod is a rewarding place to work. It’s an organization where ability and compassion combine to create unmatched service. We truly value our employees and have built an organization that embraces diversity, supports team members and encourages growth. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Through our commitment to hiring well-qualified candidates and maintaining a safe working environment Kavod conducts preemployment screening on all prospective employees.

We are currently seeking a two compassionate and attentive Part-Time Wellness Coordinators (LPN’s) to join our Assisted Living team. A home-like environment that enhances independence and quality of life. We are a small assisted living with 26 apartments.

Schedule: On-Call Every Other Week
LPN 1: Sun-Tues 7:00am-4:00pm, Wed 7:00am-12:00pm
LPN 2: Wed 11:00a-4:00p, Thurs-Sat 7:00am-4:00pm


SUMMARY: The Assisted Living Wellness Coordinators will be responsible for managing the medication system for Kavod Assisted Living. The primary objectives of the Assisted Living Wellness Coordinators are to ensure compliance with all Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations surrounding medications while enabling residents’ to maintain a dignified lifestyle in a non-medical home setting within the specified boundaries of the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Understands/supports the Resident’s Rights as evidenced in all aspects of performance, concern and caring for residents. Maintains patient confidentiality.

Provides wellness checks when resident’s report medical concerns. Follow up with family and physician to report concerns and design and properly document a plan of action.

Coordinates with Assisted Living Resident Care Coordinator regarding resident status to include follow up on Hospitalizations, Rehabilitation Stays, and Outside Service requirements. (PT, OT, etc.)

Participates in resident assessments and care plan meetings.

Responsible for the communication with family, residents, pharmacy and physicians regarding medication/wellness related issues or concerns.

Responsible for all aspects of the medication program at the facility, including filling of medication reminder boxes, maintaining current physician orders, maintenance of medication supply, completion and auditing of medication related forms, and ensuring compliance with all facility and state regulations.

Reports any medical or physical changes to the Resident Care Coordinator/Director of Assisted Living to ensure documentation in the resident’s care plan.

Provides communication and direction to direct care staff regarding medication/wellness related topics. Provides training of direct care staff as relates to the medication program.

Provides coverage, intervention, documentation, and follow‑up for resident emergencies.

Attends management, staff and in-service meetings as required.

Completes and maintains appropriate documentation per Kavod policy and CDPHE regulations.

Carries out and completes any other duties as assigned.

Available on-call for medication related issues within Kavod Assisted Living.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure for the state of Colorado. Minimum two years previous experience with the elderly or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a state-regulated facility preferred.

Reporting structure: This position reports to the Assisted Living Director. There may be times when the Wellness Coordinators need to interact with the consulting RN.