Director of Assisted Living

WesleyLife; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Access

Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive Benefits

Scholarship Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Discounts

Job summary

WesleyLife in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Director of Assisted Living (with Hearthstone) to lead the administrative and clinical operations of our assisted living services, ensuring residents receive compassionate, compliant care while promoting independence and joy.

You will collaborate with leaders to meet regulations, oversee admissions, and develop programs that foster resident choice, family involvement, and high-quality daily living across traditional and memory care settings.

Qualifications

• RN, LPN or BSN required.
• A four-year college degree in a related field is required.
• Ability to coach, manage, and lead a team to provide high-level services.
• Previous experience in an Assisted Living Program is preferred.
• Previous Leadership experience is preferred.
• Attendance is considered an essential function of this position.
• Role may require flexibility with hours.
• Healthcare environment with exposure to various medical conditions, including infectious diseases.
• Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and directs Assisted Living services meeting clinical and psycho-social needs of residents.
• Collaborate with other leaders and departments to ensure regulations and guidelines are met.
• Responsible for tours and admissions to the community that lead to exceeding census targets.
• Research and develop a social model of care that encourages resident choice and family involvement.
• Develops, maintains, and updates procedures that govern day-to-day Assisted Living functions.
• Provides hiring, evaluation, and oversight of Resident Associates and CNAs; plans workloads and scheduling.
• Facilitates and encourages family involvement with residents and addresses grievances.
• Orients new residents to WesleyLife Welcoming standards of hospitality and policies.
• Conducts monthly Resident Forum to engage and share information among residents.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, develops an annual budget and monitors expenses.
• Manages labor expenses to daily budgets including overtime and scheduling.
• Provides case management for pre-occupancy screening and regulatory compliance with Elder Waiver guidelines.
• Completes admission contracts within regulatory scope and per policy.
• Coordinates wellness and social activities and supports resident-centered programs.
• Monitors resident conditions and reports changes to physicians; updates service plans accordingly.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and participates in all Assisted Living jobs as needed.
• Coordinates departmental meetings and training to ensure compliance and learning.
• Promotes interactive problem solving with staff.
• Participates in rotating on-call with nurse leaders for AL and health center operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Flexibility

Healthcare experience

Infection control

PPE knowledge

Education

RN, LPN or BSN

Four-year college degree

Job description

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

The Director of Assisted Living is responsible for the administration and supervision of assisted living services, ensuring residents receive appropriate care while meeting all regulatory requirements. This role focuses on promoting resident independence and satisfaction, enabling them to thrive in a place they proudly call home for as long as possible. The Director fosters a culture of teamwork and collaboration that supports the pursuit of joy and enhances quality of life for all residents we serve.

As the Director of Assisted Living with Hearthstone, you will:

• Plans, develops, and directs the services of Assisted Living including programs and activities which meet the clinical and psycho-social needs of the residents in both traditional and memory support areas of the community
• Collaborate with other leaders and departments to ensure federal, state, local and corporate regulations and guidelines are met.
• Responsible for tours and admissions to the community that lead to exceeding community census targets.
• Research and develop a social model of care that encourages resident choice and family involvement.
• Develops, maintains, and periodically updates procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of Assisted Living.
• Provides hiring, evaluation, and consistent oversight of Resident Associates and CNAs. Plans and delegates of work assignments assuring effective scheduling on a 24-hour basis.
• Facilitates and encourages family involvement with the residents' managing grievances and any follow-up on customer concerns.
• Orient new residents ensuring integration into the community ensuring WesleyLife Welcoming standards of hospitality and policies are followed.
• Conducts monthly Resident Forum to engage and share information among residents.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, develops an annual budget and monitor expenses.
• Manages labor expenses to daily budgets including overtime, ppd, and all other aspects of labor management.
• Provides case management services to ensure the completion of pre-occupancy screening, assessment and re-assessment meets regulatory guidelines in accordance with Elder Waiver and other 3rd party payer guidelines.
• Completes all aspects of the admission contract and process as allowed by governing regulatory agencies within the scope of practice for an individual other than RN
• Coordinates wellness and social activities on an ongoing basis. Supports and participates in a resident-centered activity program that fosters independence and individual preference.
• Monitors and maintains records reflecting resident’s physical and mental conditions and reports significant changes to the physician. Monitors and assists with the resident service plans, records information to determine quality of resident services, and directs staff to implement needed changes.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living. Willing and able to perform all jobs in Assisted Living unless specifically restricted by professional standards or regulations.
• Coordinates all departmental meetings and training courses on a consistent basis. Ensures that the team maintains compliance with required learning.
• Promote and facilitate interactive problem solving with staff.
• Participates in rotating on call with other nurse leaders for Assisted living and health center clinical operations.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• RN, LPN or BSN required
• A four-year college degree in a related field is required.
• Ability to coach, manage, and lead a team to provide high-level services.
• Previous experience in an Assisted Living Program is preferred.
• Previous Leadership experience is preferred.
• Attendance is considered an essential function of this position.
• Role may require flexibility with hours.
• Healthcare environment with exposure to various medical conditions, including infectious diseases.
• Use of personal protective equipment as required.

What We Offer

We know a great career is about more than just a paycheck — it's about belonging, growth, and making a difference. At WesleyLife, we provide:

Compensation & Flexibility

• The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience.
• DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings before payday
• Flexible Scheduling: We work with your needs and schedule

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage

Education & Career Growth

• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways

Extra Perks

• Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards
• Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well‑being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

WesleyLife believes in welcoming all people to our team and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well‑being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre‑hire health assessment, and drug screen.

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