Director of Assisted Living

Westminster Bradenton Towers in; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Bradenton seeks an Assisted Living Director to oversee AL and Memory Support services in a premier Life Plan community along the Manatee River. The role requires an RN with 5+ years of progressive AL leadership and CPA training; a Bachelor's degree is a plus, CORE training, CPR certification, and English proficiency are essential.

The position focuses on staff supervision, budgeting, resident assessments, and ensuring high-quality care while maintaining departmental

Qualifications

• RN with at least five years progressively responsible experience as AL Director.
• Prior AL Director experience in a comparable sized community.
• Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred.
• CORE training required. CPR Certified.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage interviewing, training, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal.
• Oversee department planning, cost control, and budget adherence.
• Assist assessments for new residents moving from Independent Living.
• Maintain the appearance and operations of the Assisted Living Department.
• Participate in Level of Care meetings.
• Manage residents' day-to-day needs and communicate with families.
• Oversee medication dispensing, inventory, and monthly audits (MORS).

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $44.66 USD to $60.42 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Communities of Bradenton, set along the scenic Manatee River and just steps away from historic downtown Bradenton, provides team members and residents alike with a unique waterfront environment in the heart of a vibrant community. We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care, including earning U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehabilitation 2026 and Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026 honors.

We are currently searching for an Assisted Living Director to oversee our Assisted Living and Memory Support services.

Essential Functions

• Supervise the staff which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal, managing policies and procedures to ensure achievement of the department’s goals.
• Responsible for the strategic planning and operations of the department by implementing cost control measures and meeting budget goals.
• Assist with the assessments of new residents moving from Independent Living or the outside into Assisted Living.
• Responsible for the appearance of the Assisted Living Department.
• Participate in the Level of Care meetings.
• Manage the day-to-day needs of the residents. Communicate needs or changes to the family members. Conduct family meetings related to residents.
• Oversee medication dispensing and handling. Ensure that proper medications inventory levels are maintained and that audits are being performed on a regular basis. Oversee monthly MORS.

Education and Experience:

Registered Nurse (R.N.) with at least five years progressively responsible experience.
Prior AL Director experience in a comparable sized community and proven ability to create consistent processes across multiple sites.
Bachelor's degree in health-related field a plus.
CORE training required. Must be CPR Certified.
Must be familiar with long term care of the older adults and be able to function independently. Must possess the ability to speak, read and understand
English.

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Nursing RN.

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Progressively responsible experience as AL Director

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR Certified

RN

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