About the position
The Executive Director is responsible for the efficient operations and overall management and direction of the day-to-day functions of the property in accordance with state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This position supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. The Executive Director assumes the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the overall management and control of the activities and programs of the property, its residents, and financial assets.
Responsibilities
- Delegates administrative authority and responsibility for day-to-day operations to personnel in charge of absent from property.
- Recruits, hires, evaluates, coordinates, motivates, monitors performance, schedules and supervises staff in accordance with company policy.
- Ensures staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions, and terminations are conducted fairly and in compliance with company policy and state laws.
- Develops an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision of all employees.
- Consults with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas and/or improvement of service.
- Promotes and protects residents’ rights and treats residents with dignity and respect.
- Development, management, and adherence to budget for timely, accurate, comprehensive fiscal reports.
- Ensures management team complies with their continuing education program requirements.
- Assures implementation of all operating and financial controls required under company policy.
- Maintains the physical property and services necessary to support the safety, health and wellbeing of the residents accepted for admission.
- Ensures provision of services to the residents with appropriate regard for the residents’ physical and mental well-being and needs.
- Reviews and develops a plan of correction of deficiencies noted during survey inspection.
- Interprets the property’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc.
- Develops a strong referral development program by serving as primary liaison with and taking a leadership role in the community regarding aging and dementia issues.
- Develops and is responsible for continuous quality improvement at the Community.
- Recognizes and responds to changes in the senior and dementia care industries and responds appropriately.
- Responsible for the workplace safety including, but not limited to, active Safety Committee, adherence to all OSHA requirements, proper safety training for all employees.
- Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
- Takes ownership of sales leader of the Community, drives census, professional referrals, and sales and marketing plan.
- Maintains a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university, or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) years’ experience in long-term care.
- Licensed Administrator (as required by state).
- Proven leadership and management skills in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent decision-making skills regarding finance and budgeting.
