Wellness Director

American House Senior Living Communities

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Wellness Director to lead our clinical and resident care operations. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing wellness services, managing the care team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining exceptional quality of care for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care settings.

The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse with strong leadership experience, a passion for senior living, and a commitment to delivering person-centered care.

• Oversee the implementation, coordination, and delivery of resident wellness services.
• Conduct resident assessments and determine appropriate levels of care for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
• Complete pre-admission assessments for prospective residents in community, home, hospital, or healthcare settings.
• Coordinate resident and family care conferences and serve as the primary clinical liaison between residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Monitor resident health status and ensure continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare providers and community partners.
• Participate in community tours and support the sales process by discussing clinical services and resident care needs.

• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and supervise Wellness Department team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, development, and accountability.
• Foster employee engagement through recognition programs, staff appreciation initiatives, and retention efforts.
• Ensure all staff maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
• Oversee medication administration training and competency validation programs.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing senior living communities.
• Maintain oversight of incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor infection control, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure accurate medication management practices and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all resident and employee matters.

• Partner with the Executive Director on departmental budgets, staffing plans, equipment, and supply needs.
• Provide regular reports regarding clinical operations, staffing, compliance, and resident care outcomes.
• Serve as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call responsibilities to support resident care needs.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, senior living, assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, or related service environments.
• Strong knowledge of gerontology, aging services, dementia care, and memory care best practices.
• Experience with resident assessments, care plans, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
• Reliable transportation for off-site resident assessments and evaluations.
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call clinical support as needed.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience working with Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
• Experience managing clinical teams in a senior living environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Resident Assessments
• Medication Management
• Clinical Leadership
• Senior Living
• Geriatric Care
• Dementia Care
• Resident Services
• Nursing Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Family Care Conferences
• Staff Training & Development
• Care Planning
• Patient Advocacy
• Healthcare Operations
• State Survey Readiness
• Healthcare Administration
• Team Leadership

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership growth opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven culture

At American House, our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve. As Wellness Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, positively impact resident…