Director of health education vs wellness director

Differences between director of health education and wellness director duties and responsibilities

Director of health education example responsibilities.

• Manage multiple patients, assessing ability to continue living independently or moving to higher acuity care.
• Develop learning strategies for community recipients on diabetes, maternal and child health, women's health, and nutrition management.
• Provide oversight of contracts for the education department including planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation.
• Design curricula and teach courses in development of oral and written communication skills, mathematics and general educational development for adults.
• Manage social media presence such as Facebook page and electronic communications.

Wellness director example responsibilities.

• Manage resident and facility accounts, budgets, social security applications, and Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
• Provide staff training and oversight on medication administration and direct patient care.
• Provide oversight to ensure appropriate infection control procedures are follow by staff.
• Assist in keeping key staff in compliance with CPR certification.
• Implement disease management programs for hypertension, diabetes and back injuries.
• Process payroll, hire, dismiss, and education to staff.
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