Wellness Director

Peregrine Senior Living; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Senior Living in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Wellness Director to lead resident care programs and oversee the wellness department.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in resident care and staff management, along with an active LPN license. Salary ranges from $77,000 to $90,000 annually, with competitive benefits.

You will coordinate scheduling, training, medication management, and compliance with state guidelines to maintain quality of life.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license required.
• 3–5 years experience in resident care and employee management.
• Experience in senior living or skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, implement, monitor, direct, and evaluate resident care.
• Manage department scheduling, supervision, and training.
• Oversee resident services to enhance autonomy, socialization, and quality of life.
• Administer medications and ensure accurate documentation, with physicians on medication orders.

Skills

Staff management

Resident care

Documentation

Education

LPN license

Job description

Wellness Director

Salary: $77,000–$90,000 annually
Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Responsibilities:

Coordinates, plans, implements, monitors, directs, and evaluates all aspects of resident care. Manages department scheduling, supervision, and training. Coordinates resident caseloads and assumes primary responsibility for delivering and overseeing resident services that enhance autonomy, socialization, and quality of life. Oversees the medication management program and collaborates with physicians to maintain up-to-date medication orders. Supports staff training and orientation to ensure proper procedures. Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures, with a strong focus on accurate documentation. Assists with wellness department scheduling, participates in recruiting, screening, and interviewing staff, and provides coverage during unexpected shortages. Administers medications and provides resident care in accordance with state-specific guidelines.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in resident care, wellness, and employee management within the senior living or skilled nursing industry

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license