Director of Health and Wellness

Senior Lifestyle•Auburn, ME

About The Position

The Director of Health and Wellness directs the Health and Wellness Program, ensuring that Senior Lifestyle standards and state requirements for resident care are met. The role oversees care delivery to Assisted Living residents, directs nursing and other assisted living staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages the clinical budget. The Director also coordinates care conferences, assessments, service plans, resident orientations, staff training, schedules, and regulatory reporting. The position requires 24/7 on-call clinical support and may require driving to assess potential residents in their homes or other healthcare settings.

Requirements

Managed a clinical team in a senior living or hospital setting.
LPN/LVN or RN license required.
Maintain 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 drive to assessment locations when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Energy, passion, and a hospitality-focused mindset.
Passion for serving seniors and growing teams.
Positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.
Technology savvy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Self-awareness, organization, and time-management skills.

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 clinical budget labor costs, supplies, and other line items.
Monitor documentation systems to ensure assessment and service-plan reviews meet regulatory timeframes and resident needs.
Write and review resident assessments, evaluations, and care plans with appropriate staff.
Assess and evaluate potential 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.
Provide, plan, schedule, 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 pertinent resident health and safety information, and oversee or complete monthly staff schedules and daily assignments.
Promote a safe working environment through accident prevention, equipment preservation, and safe work practices.
Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements, including mandatory reporting to the State.
Ensure concern and incident reports are completed and filed and that appropriate follow-up occurs.
Assist with or conduct mock surveys.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers and adhere to company policies, standards, and procedures.
Provide 24/7 on-call clinical support.
Perform other duties as assigned.