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Director of Care

Wallick Communities
Traverse City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2026

About the role

Director of Care Location: Meadow Valley Senior Living
Job Type: Full Time SalariedMake a Difference—And Own Your Future At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our residents as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With 1,000+ employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role. A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means… 
  • A Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round-the-clock support. 
  • Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it. 
  • Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more! 
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave. 
  • Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team-oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life. 
  • Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community that is created by you! 
  • Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people. 
  • Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability. 
What You’ll Do 
  • Provide leadership and daily instruction to the nursing department staff.   
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.   
  • Ensure proper dispensing and documentation for medications.   
  • Oversight of the move-in & move-out process according to governing regulations.   
  • Maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, associates, residents and their families.   
  • Oversight of compliance as it relates to the nursing department.   
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.  
What We’re Looking For 
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a nursing leadership role.     
  • Will consider an equivalent amount of education and experience.    
  • Should possess proficiency in operating a computer and Microsoft Office.     
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