Wellness Partner
CurrentResponsible for creating, planning, implementing and facilitating hospital-wide and unit-based programs for patients in Complex Continuing Care.Manages budget for department and also major fundraising efforts for patient programs.Works well in collaboration with the Volunteers Resources Coordinator to discuss and integrate appropriate volunteers within Wellness Programs and special events. Works well and also with great communication skills between managers, colleagues, interdisciplinary team, volunteers, as well as patients and their families.Assists in the interview process, hiring, and training of newly hired staff and volunteers within the Wellness Programs department.Preceptor for students in Recreation and Leisure Studies programs (at college level). Assists in recruitment of student placements within the Wellness Partners department through attending career fairs and the interview process. Most recently appointed the Super User role for the Wellness Partners team during the organization-wide launch of the new electronic patient records system, Epic.