Executive Director

Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of senior citizens? Do you want to lead a team that is passionate about and dedicated to serving seniors? Are you ready to be part of an organization that cares about you?

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.

Flexible schedule, however, on-call required as well as some weekends and holidays. 

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company matching 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal, Sick and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Wages on Demand

These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job: 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Position requires proven leadership and management skills in a healthcare environment including strong financial management, communication, marketing, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Must have working knowledge of personal computers, scanners, digital copiers and printers.
• Must have experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and ability to work with accounting and management software
• Must have excellent decision making abilities regarding financial and budget issues, marketing, and people development.
• Must be 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.

Education/Experience: 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.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment with building and grounds
• Light physical effort with occasional lifting of 10 20 pounds.
• Keyboarding and desk work.
• Communicating with staff of various backgrounds.
• Concentrating, thinking, reading
• Mobility to physically assess the upkeep of the building and grounds.
• Overnight travel via automobile and/or airlines to other locations as required
• This position requires being on call 24 hours a day and responding to emergencies in a timely manner.   

Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.