Executive Director

Lotus Senior Living•Waukegan, IL

About The Position

Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the senior living industry needs to change to appropriately address the needs of tomorrow’s work force and residents. Evolve represents the notion of continuous improvement in our delivery of services for the elderly, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members and commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living sector. ABOUT YOU: A compassionate leader who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide. Ability to lead, motivate, and hold people accountable. Position Scope: The Executive Director is responsible for the efficient operations and overall management and direction of the day-to-day functions of the community in accordance with state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Responsible for achieving budgeted financial goals for the community.

Requirements

Education: 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.

Responsibilities

Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
Creates an environment of accountability through leadership and management practices utilizing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
Assumes the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the overall management and control of the activities and programs of the community, its residents, and financial assets. Delegates administrative authority and responsibility for day-to-day operations to personnel in charge when 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. Ensures that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Develops an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision of all staff.
Consults with department directors regarding the operation of their departments; assists in eliminating/correcting problem areas and/or improvement of service as necessary.
Ensures proper coverage for department head job duties during their absence either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
Promotes and protects residents’ rights and treats residents with dignity and respect.
Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
Applies sound fiscal management skills to 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. Considers all expenditures within the constraints of budget. Supervises maintenance of financial records, including billing and accounts receivable.
Responsible for achieving budgeted financial goals of the community.
Oversees department spending by conducting regular financial reviews with department heads.
Meets with the Regional Director of Operations to report on community financials and performance and strategize on the community’s business plan.
Responsible to the Regional Director of Operations for resident census and any other requested/required reports.
Maintains the physical property and services necessary to support the safety, health and well-being of the residents accepted for admission. Assure that residents are accepted at appropriate level for property licensure.
Ensures provision of services to the residents with appropriate regard for the residents’ physical and mental well-being and needs, including those services identified in the residents’ pre-admission appraisal.
Represents the property in dealing with outside agencies, including governmental agencies. Participates in property survey inspections made by authorized government agencies.
Reviews and develops a plan of correction of deficiencies noted during survey inspection.
Assists and performs in mock surveys.
Acts as the main point of contact for family members and communicates relevant information and updates on a regular basis.
Interprets the property’s policies and procedures to staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as necessary.
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 staff, Quality Assurance meetings, Disaster Plan, monthly fire/disaster drills, and management of the workers’ compensation injuries.
Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year.
Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.
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.
Participates in MOD weekend and holiday coverage.
Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.