Executive Director

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Fort Collins, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gardens has an opening for a full time EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in our compassionate assisted living and memory care community. The Executive Director is responsible for the professional and efficient operation of the assisted living and memory care community and all programs affecting the health and well-being of residents. In addition, this position is responsible for the budget, human resources, marketing, and public relations.

Requirements

Proven leadership and management skills in a healthcare environment including strong financial management, communication, marketing, interpersonal, and team building skills.
Working knowledge of personal computers, scanners, digital copiers and printers.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and ability to work with accounting and management software
Excellent decision making abilities regarding financial and budget issues, marketing, and people development.
Knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to explain to staff.
Ability to train staff and residents in fire safety and emergency preparedness.
Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities’ mission statement.
Bachelors level college education or equivalent experience of a minimum of two years in a long-term care setting.
Must be a licensed Nursing Home or Assisted Living Administrator as required by state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective and economical operation of all departments, insuring thorough, tactful leadership and supervision that ensures company goals and objectives are accomplished efficiently following established standards and budgetary allocations.
Creates an optimum environment for residents and employees that is pleasant, safe, and healthful.
Presents to the company matters and issues requiring policy decisions and ensures implementation of policies as they are established.
Maintains current job descriptions for all positions.
Ensures department supervisors hire, train, schedule appropriately and effectively manage employees.
Interprets Bethesda Senior Living Communities policies as needed.
Prepares financial and statistical reports as required and/or assigned.
Ensures all licensure requirements are met according to state regulatory agencies.
Ensures all state and federal regulations are met regarding resident care and maintains appropriate records to support such.
Ensures fiduciary responsibilities are carried out ethically, morally, and according to established policies and procedures
Maintains and promotes a positive image of the community in responding to the news media, referral sources, and the public.
Knows who the customers are and develops positive relationships with state social and health agencies, physicians, residents, residents family members, employees, vendors, visitors, contributors, and volunteers
Ensures residents physical, social, spiritual, and nutritional needs are met.
Develops and maintains programs that give added value to the community, i.e., Fund Raising Programs, and Volunteer Services.
Maintains confidentiality of residents personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents rights.
Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the community.
The Executive Director directly supervises members of the management team and through them indirectly supervises line staff.