Why work at Wesley Acres?

Nestled among the historic homes of Grand Avenue in Des Moines, IA, Wesley Acres is a vibrant community for healthy living. We pride ourselves on being a leader in creating resident-centered communities while fostering active and purposeful living for older adults. To realize our mission, we depend on our dedicated team and positive culture. We are blessed to have a well tenured leadership team and excellent overall team member retention.

Once you join our family odds are good you’ll be here quite a while. When you commit to Wesley Acres, we commit to you with our great perks and benefits, personal development opportunities and educational incentives.

As our Director of Assisted Living you will work Monday through Friday and on call every other weekend. The Director of Assisted Living will be responsible for:

• Plans, develops, organizes and directs the services of Assisted Living, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern an Assisted Living.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Executive Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of Assisted Living.
• Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of Assisted Living.
• Provides hiring, evaluation, training and consistent oversight of Resident Associates. Plans and delegates work assignments assuring effective scheduling on a 24-hour basis.
• Facilitates and encourages family involvement with the residents of Assisted Living. Coordinates tours, move-in and orients new residents to the facility ensuring integration into the community.
• Provides the case management services to ensure the completion of pre-occupancy screening, assessment and reassessment, and assures that negotiated service plans are in conjunction with the resident’s preferences.
• Responsible for developing departmental budget and submitting to Executive Director for review. Monitors expenses and conducts operations within budgetary guidelines.

Benefits of working at Wesley Acres:

• Free Medical
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Free Wellness membership
• Scholarships & Tuition reimbursement
• 18% Discount at Purdue University Global
• Multiple employee discount programs/perks
• Referral Bonus Program

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment and drug screen prior to beginning employment.

Experience

• 2 year(s): Experience managing people

• 1 - 2 years: Experience in Assisted Living

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse