Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Summary: The Administrator is fully responsible for community operations and quality of care. Financial stability of the community, staffing practices and day-to-day operations are coordinated by the Administrator to fall within the operational guidelines of the Department of Community Health. The Administrator structures the environment which will produce the highest standards of nonmedical care.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Identify and develop community standards of care congruent with the population seeking placement.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are effective and enforced to support the health and safety of the residents and ensure compliance with the rules and community policies and procedures.
• Designate qualified staff as responsible staff to act on his/her behalf and to carry out his/her duties in the administrator or on-site manager’s absence. No resident shall be designated as staff.
• Ensure that the Community has an effective quality assurance program.
• Investigate serious incidents involving residents which result in injuries or death in order to identify and implement opportunity for improvement in care. • Monitor and document staff performance to ensure that care and services are being delivered safely and in accordance with the Georgia Assisted Living Community Rules and Regulations.
• Assign duties for personnel consistent with their positions, training, and experience.
• Develop and utilize a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan for the Community for staff and residents to follow in case of fire, explosion, natural disaster, or other emergency, including interruption of electrical power supply, gas-heating supply and water supply.
• Supervise all department heads to ensure the Community is operating according to standards and in compliance with Rules and Regulations.
• Develop and implement an operating budget. Communicate the budget details with each department and approve or deny expenditures as appropriate.
• Market the Community to prospective placements. Work with Senior Living Consultant and Department Managers to schedule and plan community outreach projects.
• Approve all admissions.
• Organize and oversee monthly resident council meetings.
• Investigate complaints, document and review.
• Handle all resident and family concerns.
• Oversee hiring and termination processes.
• Monthly review of department performance and financial statements.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior living experience required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Multi-tasker with a strong work ethic

Working Conditions: Specific physical requirements are outlined in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• 100% time spent on site in community setting
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Physical Demands:

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Vision
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds