Director of Health and Wellness

Senior Lifestyle; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking an Assisted Living Director to oversee care for residents. This role involves managing clinical teams, coordinating care, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing on-call support. The ideal candidate should have a clinical license, strong management skills, and a passion for serving seniors. Comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

DailyPay eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience managing a clinical team in senior living or hospital settings.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Maintaining CEUs and other state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care delivery to Assisted Living residents.
• Manage clinical budgets and labor costs.
• Conduct assessments for potential residents.

Skills

Management

Clinical oversight

Communication

Time management

Tech-savvy

Education

Licensed LPN/LVN or RN

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Title: Assisted Living Director

• Directly oversee the delivery of care to Assisted Living residents to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
• Coordinate, along with the Executive Director, family/resident care conferences and serve as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff. Work with residents, families, and staff to ensure appropriate levels of care.
• Manage labor costs, supplies, and other line items within the clinical budget.
• Monitor documentation systems to ensure compliance with regulatory timeframes for assessments and service plans. Write and review residents’ assessments, evaluations, and care plans with appropriate staff.
• Assess potential residents for the Assisted Living level of care, including conducting assessments in their homes or other healthcare settings as needed. Must be able to drive to assessment locations and perform evaluations professionally and timely. Conduct new resident orientations.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor staff training programs and in-services, including statutory or regulatory required training. Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Manage and coordinate the work of nursing and assisted living staff, communicating pertinent health and safety information. Oversee staff schedules and daily assignments.
• Maintain a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and ensuring safe practices.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements, including mandatory reporting. Complete, file, and follow up on concern and incident reports.
• Assist with and perform mock surveys as needed.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers, adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Provide 24/7 on-call clinical support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a clinical team in senior living or hospital settings.
• Licensed LPN/LVN or RN required.
• Maintain CEUs and meet other state licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple high-level tasks professionally, including scheduling staff and care conferences, and maintaining communication with staff and families.
• Experience with EMR/EHR clinical documentation systems.
• Energetic, passionate, with a hospitality-focused mindset.
• Dedicated to serving seniors and developing teams.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor with residents and colleagues.
• Tech-savvy with adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, self-aware, with good time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and paid time off. Positions are eligible for DailyPay. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required unless exempted for medical, religious, or personal reasons. Exclusions may apply.