Executive Director

Company: Anthem Memory Care
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Under general direction, administers directives set forth by the Anthem Memory Care; conducts the affairs of the community in accordance with federal, state and local standards, laws and ordinances; manages and controls the functions of all departments of the community to provide quality services within budgetary boundaries.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Anthem Memory Care.
• Coordinates the operations and delivery of services by the departments of the community; prepares, plans and executes the policies for the services offered;
• Supervises department heads, including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees and recommending/approving transfers/promotions, discipline, termination and salary increases; promotes staff development and motivation; oversees a program for orientation and training for all employees; writes performance appraisals; interprets personnel policies and practices;
• Develops new programs to enhance welfare of residents; communicates with the resident and family council; assists in resident assessment and care planning; counsels and responds to requests and/or complaints from residents and families; advises and receives information from families;
• Oversees and coordinates sales and marketing efforts; is responsible for the move-in program of the community; oversees move-ins and move-outs of residents; A background in Sales/Marketing is desired.
• Maintains or oversees the maintenance of records such as resident status reports, community statistics, daily census, family feedback, invoices, budgets, etc.;
• Authorizes purchases of supplies and equipment; reviews and approves invoices;
• Assures that buildings and grounds are properly maintained;
• Develops the strategic plan and oversees development and implementation of various Anthem systems and functions;
• Plans for and attends various resident and staff functions;
• Assists in planning future development, expansion and renovation;
• Monitors the financial condition of the community; estimates present and future financial needs; monitors, prepares and administers financial analysis, budgets and cash management;
• Participates in area and state association meetings, committees, etc.;
• Creates and carries out plans for disaster and emergency response, elopement drills, etc.;
• Remains current on legislation and regulations that may impact community operations; directs completion of all records/reports required by licensing agencies; conducts audits for sanitation and regulatory compliance;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community resources;
• May perform functions of Life Engagement Director, resident services director and environmental services director;
• Promotes and protects the rights of all residents;
• Performs other related essential duties as required.
• Facilitates and attends in-service training and meetings as required and developed with Anthem meeting schedule;MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree with a major in one of the professional disciplines concerned with service to people such as social work, hospital administration, theology, business or public administration or a related field; graduate work in any of the mentioned fields desirable. At least five years experience in a field of service related to service to people and/or administration, or at least two years experience as an assistant administrator in a retirement community, home for seniors, or skilled nursing community; membership and active participation in professional and community service organization is very helpful; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Requires possession of a Driver's License
  • Requires First Aid and CPR certification
  • Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law
  • Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease, including tuberculosis and CXR clearance.

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