Executive Director - Arete Grande Ronde Retirement!

Avamere Community Careers • La Grande, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration of the community, including strategic planning, goal setting, financial activities, and reporting. This role requires maintaining excellent service quality and occupancy targets, meeting corporate financial goals within established budgetary guidelines, and providing leadership in developing and implementing systems for efficient and comprehensive service and patient care. The Executive Director ensures accountability, communication, and good working relationships with team members, directs community relations activities to meet occupancy goals, and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. They also assist the TA team in hiring, complete ongoing training, stay informed of health industry trends, and maintain resident care confidentiality.

Requirements

• Proven success in managing a long-term care, assisted living, health care, senior housing, or independent living environment
• Able to follow standard policies and procedures
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service and communication skills
• Meet state requirements for Assisted Living Executive Director position
• Must have or obtain (within 30-days of employment) First Aid & CPR Certification
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
• Two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a retirement or assisted living community
• Experience managing high quality senior living communities with demonstrated success in meeting financial goals specific to assisted or independent living communities
• Knowledgeable of Assisted Living operational standards
• Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration
• Able to make independent decisions and work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public
• Must have an active Oregon RCF License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in the health industry, business or gerontology preferred unless state requires an advanced degree

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall administration of the community, including strategic planning, goal setting, financial activities, and reporting
• Maintain excellent service quality and occupancy targets and meet corporate financial goals within established budgetary guideline
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing systems for efficient and comprehensive service and patient care
• Ensure accountability, communication, and good working relationships with team members
• Direct ongoing activity for community relations director to meet occupancy goals.
• Ensure compliance of programs and community with regulatory agencies (city, state and federal)
• Assist TA team in the hiring process of community personnel
• Complete on-going training as assigned and as required by state licensure
• Stay informed of health industry trends and monitor standards and compliance
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Low individual and family deductible.
• Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive