Wellness Director

Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron • Wyoming, MI

4d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing leader and manages the resident care team and coordination of care and services for community residents. The RCD works with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health-related service agencies to support optimal resident care. The role oversees implementation of resident care programs, performance management, and regulatory compliance under Federal and State requirements and Board of Nursing licensing requirements.

The RCD is a Culture Ambassador who models the company’s core values and leads by example. The position promotes resident health and wellness, supports individualized care planning, supervises and develops care associates, oversees medication management, and maintains regular communication with the Executive Director. The role also supports referral development and occupancy goals, and is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment.

Requirements

• At least two years of college in human services or a health-care field.
• At least two years of experience providing resident care to older adults, or similarly related experience with specialized memory-care programs.
• At least one year of nursing-management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily resident-care operations.
• Experience with resident assessment and care planning.
• CPR and first-aid certification.
• Willingness to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as required by regulatory licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of infection-control practices and prevention of disease transmission.
• Ability to understand complex concepts and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Compassion for cognitively impaired older adults and genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older adults and their families.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, flexible hours, and on-call responsibilities as needed for resident care and services.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
• Valid and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including mobility and potential lifting of more than 50 pounds, extended walking and standing, bending, pulling, and stooping.

Nice To Haves

• Unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Model a business philosophy that treats every resident and family member as a personal customer.
• Promote resident health and wellness by partnering with physicians, pharmacists, and other care providers to coordinate integrated care and services.
• Ensure resident services are provided and that applicable Federal and State resident-care policies are monitored and followed.
• Collaborate with and support administration in referral development and achieving occupancy goals.
• Build rapport with residents, families, care associates, department managers, providers, vendors, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Conduct routine resident care rounds to ensure resident needs are met in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Follow up on resident concerns reported during shift reports or by residents and families.
• Ensure resident assessments are completed at least twice per year and when changes in condition require them under company policy and regulations.
• Track, trend, and report resident-care quality data to identify risk and support appropriate resident retention.
• Perform calculations in support of personnel actions, budgets, and other financial responsibilities.
• Recommend modifications to resident-care staffing plans to ensure appropriate coverage, hours, and working conditions within the established budget.
• Deliver direct resident care and supervise direct-care associates in a manner that supports safety and comfort.
• Delegate assignments according to demonstrated skills and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate departmental schedules and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, budgets, regulations, and state law.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor care associates, selecting qualified candidates who model company values and are interested in resident care.
• Orient new resident-care team members to expectations, policies, procedures, and resident-care skills.
• Oversee continuing education for direct-care associates as required by company policy and regulations.
• Hold resident-care team associates accountable through recognition, coaching, or corrective action as needed.
• Provide education and training to community personnel on resident-care policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversee the medication-management program, including onboarding, training, observations, and performance reviews, to promote resident safety.
• Interview and observe residents to identify changes in physical or emotional health and notify the Executive Director, family, and other appropriate individuals.
• Consult with other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to resident needs.
• Measure outcomes, set goals, and lead the care team in achieving those goals.
• Attend required meetings, conferences, and training sessions for Commonwealth Senior Living and/or professional licensure.
• Maintain regular communication with the Executive Director.
• Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and following safe work practices.
• Drive a company vehicle as a required driver.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $7,500, paid as $3,750 at the beginning and $3,750 after 90 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree