Assistant Director of Wellness

Job Description

Job Description

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our seniors’ well-being.

Why Join Eden Vista Greendale?

• Supportive and collaborative leadership and regional team
• Established and trusted senior living community
• Beautifully maintained CBRF Campus
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow a strong caregiving team
• Resident-centered culture focused on compassion and dignity
• Meaningful relationships with residents and families
• Stable organization with growth opportunities within Vista Senior Living
• Positive team environment where your leadership truly matters

We are proud to have a strong leadership team supported by an experienced Director of Wellness RN and three dedicated Resident Care Coordinators. All caregiver and medication passer positions are fully staffed aside from a few PRN shifts. This role offers the unique advantage of joining a well‑established, fully supported care environment.

Position: Assistant Director of Wellness

In this role, you will oversee the Wellness department with the goal of providing a safe, homelike environment where residents can achieve and maintain their fullest level of wellness and function. Utilizes sound management principles to maintain a motivated and stable staff.

Responsibilities:

• It involves being completely familiar with the state regulations governing Assisted Living and ensuring compliance in the department by regularly reviewing the regulations checklist.
• Performs timely and accurate resident assessments utilizing assessment tools, and communicating changes to the Executive Director for billing purposes
• Manages expenses within given budget parameters utilizing spend-down sheets.
• Provide oversight with medication management to ensure all MARs are correct and that the residents receive medications in a timely and accurate manner. Working with consultant pharmacists as needed to ensure the community is in compliance.
• Ensures all charting is performed in a timely manner and in accordance with state regulations.
• Provides timely and honest communication with families to promote good relationships and keep them informed about the resident's condition and community events.
• Provides marketing support within the community by participating in tours and discussions with potential residents and their families about the clinical needs of the prospect.
• Provides assessments for potential residents to determine their eligibility for Assisted Living.
• Creates positive employee relations through staff appreciation programs, recognition of excellent performance, and retention through regular feedback systems and promotional incentive programs.
• Provides appropriate guidance for employees by planning work schedules, assigning work duties while on shift, and directing the work on a daily basis.
• Provides on-call backup to the community when not on duty. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Ensures that any incident reports are completed properly and promptly.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, or senior living
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and statutes that pertain to housing and landlord-tenant law.

Benefits: 

• 401(k) with company match 
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

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