Director of Health and Wellness

About This Role

This role involves overseeing personal care staff and coordinating resident care services within Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. The Director monitors resident health, ensures compliance with care plans, and leads a team dedicated to resident safety and well-being. This position combines leadership, clinical expertise, and operational management.

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
• Coordinate 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 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 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

Requirements

• Licensed or Registered Nurse required with state-specific accreditation or license
• First Aid certification required
• 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
• Meet health requirements, including TB clearance
• Pass required background checks

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing strongly preferred; Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurses may be considered
• Minimum three years’ experience in Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, or Memory Care preferred. Proven management experience.

Nice to Have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Minimum three years’ experience in Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, or Memory Care
• Experience as Residential Care Manager, Clinical Director, or in Risk Management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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