Director of Nursing (DON)/Health and Wellness Director - Cottages of New Lenox

Director of Nursing (DON)/Health and Wellness Director

Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents. It is our goal to assure that our residents’ lives are enhanced through compassionate care and honoring their life stories and legacy. Our mission " To Enhance the Human Spirit" not only pertains to residents but also our employees. We are committed to helping each of our employees have more than just a “job”. We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow.

Mission

To Enhance the Human Spirit

Core Values

Serve with Heart 

Serve with Purpose 

Serve with Courage 

Have Fun While Serving

We’ve Got You Covered…

• Get Paid today with ZayZoon!

• Flexible schedules

• We offer a free medical insurance plan.

• Paid Training, Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more

• Perfect attendance bonus program up to $100 extra a month

• Referral bonus

• Career growth

• Reliable hours and stable schedule

• Working environment where your voice is heard, and your experience will be respected and appreciated.

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing (DON)/Health and Wellness Director position requires an understanding and commitment to the mission and core values of Charter Senior Living by exhibiting professional and ethical work practices. The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for the oversight and management of staff and residents with the primary focus of serving the healthcare needs of Charter Senior Living residents in accordance with Federal and State regulations and standards. The Health and Wellness Director assures the quality care of all residents in conjunction with the Executive Director, Resident Care Coordinator (if applicable) and other department managers.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infectious diseases, and bloodborne pathogens.

Why Charter Senior Living?Here are just a few of things that our associates say...

• “It truly feels like a family at Charter.

• "The residents are an extension of my family now."

• “You always hear about a company’s values and mission, but you hardly ever see them follow through, I love Charter because they truly mean what they say, they put the people first and truly believe in enhancing the human spirit.”

• “I love to chat with them and laugh because at Charter our values include “Have fun while serving”. We are charged with enhancing the human spirit of our residents, but they are really enhancing my spirit.”