Assistant Director of Nursing (Assistant Wellness Director

Assistant Director of Nursing (Assistant Wellness Director)

Job Category: CLINICAL & CAREGIVERS

Requisition Number: ASSIS
004524

• Posted :
  August 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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RTR - not GR resident
3555 Copper River Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49418, USA

RTR - not GR resident
3555 Copper River Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49418, USA

At Rivertown Ridge, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Rivertown Ridge, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day.

If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay
  :
  Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily pay
  :
  Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
• 401K with employer match
  :
  Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
• Short and long-term disability
  :
  Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
• Referral Bonuses
  :
  Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement
  :
  Invest in your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program
  : C onnecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of Duties of the Assistant Wellness Director

The Assistant Wellness Director/supervisor in charge for the shift, in the absence of the Wellness Director. As the supervisor on the shift, the Assistant Wellness Director will coordinate resident care, designate/delegate tasks and assignments to Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) and Medication Technicians (MTs), and monitor the overall function of the Wellness Department for the shift. The Assistant Wellness Director also are responsible for making community decisions in the absence of the Executive Director and Wellness Director.

This position reports to the Wellness Director.

Essential Functions of the Assistant Wellness Director

• Plans and delegates work assignments assuring effective shift coverage;
  Coordinates care on his/her shift.
• Participates in and supervises the delivery of personal care to residents.
• Implements the service plans and collects data regarding the health status of residents.
• Acts as supervisor for the shift;
  Coaches and counsels’ RCAs/MTs regarding care practices and standards;
  Follows proper disciplinary procedures if RCAs/MTs are not following community policies and procedures;
  Writes disciplinary reports per community protocol.
• Always maintains professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to Wellness Director and takes appropriate action.
• Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
• Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy;
  Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Transcribes physician orders, reviews MAR’s for accuracy, and notifies pharmacy of changes.
• Responds to emergencies in a prompt, calm manner.
• Orients and assists with on-the-job training of new associates and participates in evaluation of knowledge, skills, and abilities of associates on his/her shift;
  Reports findings to Wellness Director.
• Monitors e-call system equipment to ensure proper…