Director of Health and Wellness

About the role

We’re seeking a skilled Director, Health and Wellness to oversee the personal care staff and coordinate all resident care services in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments on new residents upon admission
• Monitor health status of all residents through assessments and care conferences
• Review and ensure staff compliance with care plans, medication protocols, and resident needs
• Cookordinate and attend resident care conferences and service plan reviews
• Respond immediately to suspected resident abuse and report per policy
• Supervise Assisted Living and Memory Care personnel, including hiring, coaching, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Address employee relations issues and implement verbal and written disciplinary actions as needed
• Attend daily management and staff meetings, resident council meetings, and family events
• Conduct community audits with the Executive Director and Regional Clinical team to monitor compliance and ensure community security
• Review incident reports, investigate, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities meet community goals
• Foster teamwork, provide guidance to staff, and maintain positive resident and co-worker interactions
• Promote a safe work environment and compliance with safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing strongly preferred; Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurses may be considered based on state regulations
• Minimum three years’ experience in Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, or Memory Care preferred
• Proven management experience and ability to lead staff
• Experience as Residential Care Manager, Clinical Director, or in Risk Management preferred
• Licensed or Registered Nurse required with state-specific accreditation or license
• First Aid certification required

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Ability to evaluate staff performance and provide coaching and training
• Compassion for and desire to work with older adults
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with residents, families, supervisors, and co-workers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Skills

• Ability to evaluate staff performance and provide coaching and training
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with residents, families, supervisors, and co-workers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO
• Pet insurance
• Perks at Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits options

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Night shift