Director of Health and Wellness
About The Position
The Director of Health and Wellness holds primary responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of residents across Assisted Living and Memory Care at The Meadows Senior Living in Elk Grove, California. The role delivers person-centered care, maintains high clinical standards, and connects residents, families, physicians, and the care team. This is a hands-on leadership role. The Director works alongside Med Technicians and Care Partners as a coach and educator, developing their skills, ensuring care plans are understood and carried out, and keeping the team informed when residents’ needs change. The Director assesses new residents at admission and quarterly, creates individualized service plans, guides residents through pre-admission assessment, move-in, and 30-day review, oversees medication administration and related processes, leads communication about changes in condition and care level, and champions quality and safety, including survey readiness and care for high-risk and memory care residents.
Requirements
- Licensed or Registered Nurse in good standing, with required state licensure.
- Comfort with electronic health records, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Personal qualities include being a natural coach, clear communicator, calm under pressure, detail-obsessed, self-directed, warm, and personable.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing strongly preferred; LPN/LVN considered based on state regulations.
- Three or more years of experience in Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, or Memory Care preferred.
- Experience as a Residential Care Manager, Clinical Director, or in risk management is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assess each new resident at admission and quarterly thereafter.
- Develop individualized service plans based on residents’ needs, preferences, and goals.
- Coach, mentor, and train Med Technicians and Care Partners, providing hands-on support and real-time feedback.
- Communicate changes in residents’ condition and care level with families, physicians, the Executive Director, and outside partners such as hospice and home health.
- Oversee accurate medication administration, medication administration record (MAR) integrity, pharmacy coordination, and controlled substance processes.
- Guide new residents from pre-admission assessment through move-in and their 30-day review.
- Maintain survey readiness and drive continuous quality improvement.
- Lead care for high-risk and memory care residents.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Pet insurance.
- Perks at Work.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
