Administrator for Assisted Living

The Administrator for Assisted Living leads and directs the overall operation of the facility in accordance with resident needs, federal and state government regulations and company policies/procedures so as to maintain quality care for the residents while achieving the facility’s business objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility’s delivery of care

Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date

Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions

Works with the facility management staff and consultants in planning all aspects of facility’s operations, including setting priorities and job assignments. Monitors each department’s activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback and assists, coaches and disciplines as needed

Conducts regular rounds to ensure resident needs are being addressed, monitors operations of all departments, cleanliness and appearance of facility, and morale of staff

Ensures consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of inter-departmental teamwork is maintained

Maintains a working knowledge and ensures compliance with all governmental regulations and company Quality Assurance Standards. Monitors employee relations practices of key staff to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies. Promotes practices that maintain high morale and staff retention; including effective communication, prompt problem resolution and positive reinforcement

Manages turnover and ensures adequate staffing through development of recruitment sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education

Manages facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables and receivables. Monitors business office activities to ensure procedures and standards are followed

Develops and implements a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues. Leads and monitors key marketing staff and plays an active role in carrying out the marketing plan

Develops positive relationships 

Possesses a minimum two (2) years applicable management or comparable experience

Possesses strong knowledge regarding state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to Assisted Living

Successfully completes facility conducted orientation, mandatory training and in-service programs

Meets health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin test

Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.