Director of Health and Wellness

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, 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 directs staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages the clinical budget. The Director oversees care delivery to Assisted Living residents and coordinates with the Executive Director, residents, families, and staff to support appropriate care levels and meet residents’ emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs. The position also oversees resident assessments and care plans, documentation, staff scheduling and training, and regulatory reporting. It requires 24/7 on-call clinical support and may involve driving to a prospective resident’s home or another healthcare setting to conduct an assessment.

Requirements

Managed 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 maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.
Technology savvy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Organized, self-aware, and skilled in time management.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of care to Assisted Living residents, ensuring their emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs are met through program services and activities.
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 regulatory timelines for assessment and service-plan reviews are met and resident needs are addressed.
Write and review resident assessments, evaluations, and care plans with appropriate staff.
Assess and evaluate prospective residents for Assisted Living care, including at their homes or other healthcare settings when needed.
Schedule and conduct new-resident orientation 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, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.
Oversee or complete monthly staff schedules and daily assignments.
Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and supporting 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 and/or perform mock surveys.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers while following company policies, standards, and procedures.
Provide 24/7 on-call clinical support.
Perform other duties as assigned.