Executive Director

Avista Senior Living in Sumner, WA is seeking a dynamic EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to lead our beautiful senior living community.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with bonus structure
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• PTO & sick leave
• Fabulous co-workers who respect and honor one another
• Professional development opportunities
  
  

This is an exciting time to join our assisted living community! We are a growing company that is looking for a dynamic Executive Director to add energy, excitement, and support to our beautiful community in Sumner, WA. A culture of servant leadership and collaboration that lifts our team members and residents is a top priority when looking for the ideal candidate. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, you have found the right place!

As the Executive Director you will direct the overall operation of the community in accordance with resident and staff needs, government regulation, and company specific policy and procedures.

Key elements of the position include the following.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing Team Leadership: Leads the team of managers and staff to create a culture of cooperation, accountability, and growth. Works to treat employees fairly, training each of the employees to succeed, and then consistently looking for ways to help the employees grow.
• Supervising and Assisting with Resident Care: Collaborates with the Health Services Director (Licensed Nurse) to ensure only the highest quality of care for the residents.
• Family Member Interface: Interacts with resident family members regularly, responding to questions promptly and solving problems appropriately as they arise.
• Ability to work with and interface with WA dept of health: Consistently works towards being a citation free community. Regularly reviews rules and regulation to ensure compliance.
• Operations Management: Maintains close relationship and reporting with the local corporate office regarding ongoing property issues and developments.
• Financial Management: Reports to the local corporate office regularly as to the financial performance of the building. Strives to meet and exceed budget occupancy goals for the community.
• Building Lease Up: Engages with the in-house marketing director and coordinates with the other department managers to move in new residents to the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will have the following characteristics:

• Licensed assisted living manager in good standing with a thorough knowledge of Washington Assisted Living rules and regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Gerontology, Business or related field preferred.
• Have meaningful on-site experience providing leadership in a Memory setting - Minimum of 2 year's experience preferred.
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Fun to work with and have the ability to work flexible hours.