Director of Health and Wellness

Senior Lifestyle•Northville, MI

About The Position

The Director of Health and Wellness directs the Health and Wellness Program and ensures resident care meets Senior Lifestyle standards and state requirements. The role oversees care delivery for Assisted Living residents, directs nursing and other Assisted Living staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages the clinical budget. The Director coordinates with residents, families, staff, and the Executive Director to support appropriate levels of care and effective communication. The role also requires providing 24/7 on-call clinical support.

Requirements

Experience managing a clinical team in a senior living or hospital setting.
LPN/LVN or RN license.
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 maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.
Technology savvy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Self-awareness, organization, and time-management skills.
Energy, passion, and a hospitality-focused mindset, with a passion for serving seniors and growing teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee care delivery to Assisted Living residents to address 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 and ensure regulatory timeframes for assessment and service-plan reviews are met.
Write and review resident assessments, evaluations, and care plans with appropriate staff.
Assess and evaluate prospective residents for Assisted Living level of care, including visiting their homes or other healthcare settings when necessary.
Schedule and conduct new resident orientations for Assisted Living residents.
Plan, schedule, provide, and monitor staff training programs 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 is conducted.
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.