Assistant Executive Director (AED) at Yorkshire of Edina Senior Living

Lifespark Careers•Edina, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Yorkshire of Edina Senior Living, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, is seeking an Assistant Executive Director (AED) to join their growing team. This role is crucial in supporting the Executive Director in leading facility management staff across all operational aspects, including customer needs, government regulations, and company policies. The AED will focus on maintaining excellent resident care while achieving the facility's business objectives. Yorkshire of Edina is a 96-unit community offering Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care services, located conveniently in Edina, MN.

Requirements

Assisted Living - Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) Required within the state of operation (MN), Administrator of record with CBRF Required in WI, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) Preferred, within the state of operation or must be obtained within the first 6 months in role.
Bachelor’s degree in health administration, Gerontology, Business, Marketing or another related field is required.
Minimum of two years’ experience in long-term care or acute care required.
Must be compassionate towards others.
Must be passionate about enriching the lives of others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in marketing, sales, and/or advertising preferred.
A minimum of two years’ management or supervisory experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads all department leadership and operations in achieving company mission, values, goals, and objectives.
Lead the facility management staff and consultants in developing and working from a business plan that focuses on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
Monitors each department’s activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback, assists, and observes coaches and disciplines as needed.
Develops an environment that allows for creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment in the development of the facility management team.
Oversees and conducts regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, operation of support departments, cleanliness and appearance of the facility, morale of the staff, and ensures resident needs are being addressed.
Exhibits positive customer service both to internal and external customers through the ongoing support and implementation of customer service initiatives and business objectives.
Utilizes survey information to address areas of importance as defined by our customers.
Ensures consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized, all staff are appropriately trained, and a high level of interdepartmental teamwork is maintained.
Ensures the building and grounds are appropriately maintained and that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, and any hazardous conditions are addressed.
Review and adhere to departmental budget.
Monitor Human Resources to ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and to ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention including effective communication, prompt problem resolution, and promoting a proactive work environment.
Develops positive relationships on behalf of the Company with government regulators, residents, families, area healthcare providers, physicians, and the community at large.
Manage facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables, and receivables.
Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and maximizes census, payer mix, and ancillary revenues.
Understand, comply with, and promote all rules and regulations regarding resident’s rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators to include presenting a professional appearance.
Knowledge and adherence to safety/disaster preparedness plan.