Director of Health and Wellness

Find a workplace where you are deeply appreciated, not only for the skills you offer, but for the individual you are. At Milestone, you’ll enter into a rewarding career where you’ll work with highly skilled professionals and do meaningful work in the lives of our senior residents. Join a welcoming environment that fosters strong relationships with the residents, their families, and your coworkers. We hope you’ll consider serving alongside us.

Elk Grove, CA

The Meadows

<strong>Come home to The Meadows - Assisted Living and love every moment. Ideally located in Elk Grove, California, The Meadows - Assisted Living is a warm, welcoming senior living community, with a caring staff who treats every resident like family. Here, you or your loved one will experience exceptional service and find almost instant camaraderie with other residents. Whether your goal is to downsize and enjoy a simpler, maintenance-free and supportive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/ca/elk-grove/the-meadows-assisted-living/assisted-living">Assisted Living</a>&nbsp;lifestyle, to experience the short-term support of Respite Care, or your loved one is in need of a comprehensive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/ca/elk-grove/the-meadows-assisted-living/memory-care">Memory Care</a>&nbsp;program, our remarkable community offers the essence of home in a future-forward, well-rounded setting.</strong> https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/ca/elk-grove/the-meadows-assisted-living/

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Full Time

$90,000 – $95,000 a year

Overview: <p>Lead clinical care as a coach, not a clipboard. Build a confident care team, champion every resident, and be the voice families trust, right here on the Palouse.</p> As Director of Health and Wellness, you hold primary responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of every resident across Assisted Living and Memory Care. You&rsquo;ll deliver person-centered care, keep clinical standards high, and serve as the connective hub between residents, families, physicians, and the care team.<br /> <p>This isn&rsquo;t a desk job overseeing staff. You&rsquo;ll work alongside Med Technicians and Care Partners as their coach and educator, growing their skills, making sure care plans are understood and carried out with excellence, and keeping everyone informed when a resident&rsquo;s needs change.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Perks &amp; Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Generous PTO</li> <li>Pet insurance</li> <li>Perks at Work</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits options</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Our values in practice:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Compassion:</strong> We lead with empathy and genuine care for residents, families, and each other, and honor the dignity of every resident.</li> <li><strong>Innovation:</strong> We seek better ways to deliver care, coach our teams, and improve outcomes, and we model a learning mindset.</li> <li><strong>Accountability:</strong> We own our outcomes and follow through, with rigorous documentation and transparent communication.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Shape personalized care: Assess every new resident at admission and quarterly after, then build individualized service plans around their needs, preferences, and goals.</li> <li>Coach a standout care team: Be the go-to clinical mentor for Med Techs and Care Partners through hands-on coaching, real-time feedback, and training that builds confidence.</li> <li>Keep everyone connected: Lead communication on changes in condition and care level with families, physicians, your Executive Director, and outside partners like hospice and home health.</li> <li>Own medication excellence: Oversee accurate medication administration, MAR integrity, pharmacy coordination, and controlled substance processes.</li> <li>Make move-ins seamless: Guide new residents from pre-admission assessment through move-in day and their 30-day review, so they feel settled from day one.</li> <li>Champion quality and safety: Keep the community survey-ready, drive continuous quality improvement, and lead care for high-risk and memory care residents.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div id="requirements" class="job-summary-section ng-scope"> <div class="full-text ng-binding"> <ul> <li>Licensed or Registered Nurse in good standing, with required Washington State licensure.</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Nursing strongly preferred (LPN/LVN considered based on state regulations).</li> <li>3+ years in Assisted Living, Alzheimer&rsquo;s, or Memory Care preferred.</li> <li>Experience as a Residential Care Manager, Clinical Director, or in risk management a plus.</li> <li>Comfortable with electronic health records, Microsoft Word, and Excel.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Who thrives here:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>A natural coach.</li> <li>A clear communicator.</li> <li>Calm under pressure.</li> <li>Detail-obsessed.</li> <li>Self-directed.</li> <li>Warm and personable.</li> </ul> </div> </div>