Wellness Director

About the role

Join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation! We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us, knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the Wellness Department, including maintaining standards in elder care services.
• Supervise and oversee the Wellness Department team, including training and assigning overall duties in accordance with elders’ needs.
• Meet financial and budgetary guidelines and uphold state regulations and procedures.
• Hire, train, supervise, and assign significant overall duties/tasks to direct the work of all Wellness Department team members with full accountability for subordinate performance.
• Create staffing schedules that meet state guidelines, time off requests, overtime guidelines, or other modifications in work schedules.
• Communicate and enforce policies and procedures, including the Employer’s policies and procedures, and directly discipline and/or effectively recommend corrective and disciplinary action.
• Direct and coordinate elder service plans from move-in to move-out, completing timely and accurate assessments and evaluations as required by state regulations and Compass Senior Living policy.
• Lead the Quality Assurance program, trending and tracking, and correcting incidents as required by state regulators and community team members.
• Perform licensed nurse tasks and medication passes within the scope of practice as allowed by state law.
• Assist with coordinating care to elders with third-party providers such as therapy, home healthcare, and hospice.
• Supervise the medication administration and/or assist with the self-administration of medication programs as required by state law.
• Act in the absence of the Administrator if necessary.
• Adhere to and establish financial goals and budgetary guidelines for the Wellness Department.
• Remain abreast of current state regulations and Nurse Practice Acts and compliance with regulatory processes, such as State, OSHA, and EPA, assisting the community in continued compliance with the policies and procedures of Compass Senior Living, including those as outlined in the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual.

Requirements

• Licensed RN or LPN/LVN in good standing with State Licensing Authority.
• Relevant experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care Settings.
• Desire and talent to work with a high-functioning, empowered team.
• Compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills to work with elders and their families.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in learning specified online programs.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• Meet all health requirements as specified by state and/or federal regulations.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options.
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options (for full-time team members).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support emotional wellness.
• Education reimbursement program.