Job Description

Assistant Director of Health & Wellness

The Palms at Plantation | Plantation, FL

About Us

At The Palms at Plantation, we believe meaningful relationships are what make a life well-lived. We are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming community where residents feel at home and associates feel valued.

We’re hiring an Assistant Director of Health & Wellness to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. This role reports to the Director of Health & Wellness and assists with supervising nursing staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.

What You’ll Do

• Provide resident care services in accordance with applicable regulations and community policies.
• Participate in pre-admission assessments and periodic reviews of residents’ functional and cognitive abilities.
• Review and update assessments and care plans at admission and as residents’ needs change.
• Assist residents with scheduling medical, dental, and laboratory appointments and assist physicians with examinations.
• Review and transcribe physician orders; administer and document medications within your scope of practice and in accordance with the five rights of medication administration.
• Monitor restorative nursing programs and oversee assistance with self-administered medications.
• Observe residents and promptly communicate changes in condition to physicians, authorized representatives, and supervisors.
• Support residents’ nutritional and hydration needs and maintain accurate documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, homelike environment and respond promptly to resident call lights.
• Promote education for associates, residents, and families.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing required; bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in long-term care.
• Current Florida LPN license required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality resident care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, turn, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform fine manipulation throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and assist with carrying, transferring, pushing, pulling, and repositioning residents using appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing, including color recognition.

Working Environment

• Work in a well-lit, well-ventilated community setting, with occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, water, and noise.
• Manage frequent interruptions and interact compassionately with residents who may be emotionally distressed.
• Flexibility to work beyond normal hours, including weekends, or assist in other roles as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• A supportive team and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

Ready to help lead resident care with compassion and clinical excellence? Apply today to join The Palms at Plantation!

Additional Information

This job description provides general information about the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. The Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or require additional or different tasks at any time. Associates may be required to work overtime, different shifts, or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek.

This position may include access to Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA. Associates with such access will receive training on HIPAA requirements and the Company’s health information policies. Violations of these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or alter an associate’s at-will employment status.

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, reference checks, a pre-employment drug test, a physical, and verification of employment eligibility.

The Palms at Plantation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.