Director of Health and Wellness

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME

14h

About The Position

The Director of Health and Wellness directs the Health and Wellness Program for Assisted Living residents, ensuring Senior Lifestyle standards and state requirements for resident care are met. The role directs staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages the clinical budget. It oversees resident care and safety, coordinates communication among residents, families, and staff, and manages nursing and other Assisted Living staff. The position requires 24/7 on-call clinical support and may require driving to prospective residents’ homes or other healthcare settings to conduct assessments.

Requirements

Experience managing a clinical team in a senior living or hospital setting.
LPN/LVN or RN license required.
Maintain continuing education units (CEUs) and other state requirements for the position.
Ability to manage multiple high-level tasks, including staff scheduling, care conference scheduling, and professional communication with staff and families.
Experience managing and developing complex teams.
Experience with EMR/EHR clinical documentation systems.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to manage time and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
Technology savvy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Energy, passion, and a hospitality-focused mindset.
Passion for serving seniors and growing teams.
Self-awareness.

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of care to Assisted Living residents to meet their emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs.
Coordinate resident and family care conferences with the Executive Director and serve as a liaison among residents, families, and staff.
Work with residents, families, and staff to ensure residents are at appropriate levels of care.
Manage labor costs, supplies, and other clinical budget line items.
Monitor documentation systems to ensure assessments and service plans are reviewed within regulatory timeframes and resident needs are met.
Write and review residents’ assessments, evaluations, and care plans with appropriate staff.
Assess and evaluate prospective residents for Assisted Living level of care, including conducting assessments in homes or other healthcare settings when needed.
Schedule and conduct new resident orientations for Assisted Living residents.
Plan, schedule, provide, and monitor staff training and in-services, including required statutory or regulatory training.
Attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Manage and coordinate nursing and other Assisted Living staff, communicate relevant resident health and safety information, and oversee or complete monthly schedules and daily assignments.
Promote a safe working environment through accident prevention, equipment preservation, and safe working practices.
Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements, including mandatory reporting to the state.
Ensure concern and incident reports are completed and filed, and that follow-up is conducted appropriately.
Assist with or perform mock surveys.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers while following company policies, standards, and procedures.
Provide 24/7 on-call clinical support.
Perform other duties as assigned.