Administrator (Salary)

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director of Operations, the Administrator leads and directs the overall operation of the facility in accordance with resident needs, government regulations and company policies so as to maintain excellent care for the residents while achieving the facility's business objectives. The Administrator will be a high energy, team oriented, inspiring leader who will build outstanding working relations with the management team. This individual should also have a track record of leading and motivating employees in providing a high quality care.

The Administrator is responsible for carrying out the primary duties as outlined below. These essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating positive interpersonal skills in dealing with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff.
• Handling sensitive resident, family and personnel staff discussions in a professional and confidential manner.
• Initiating and participating in quality assurance and quality improvement activities based on the four components of quality: customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process/system refinement, and financial impact.
• Embracing and projecting the values of the facility: safety, trust and respect, teamwork, partnership and service, compassion, integrity, efficiency, and financial responsibility.
• Communicating resident information accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate quality care.
• Communicating clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Making informed decisions and clarifying changes in policies or procedures promptly for staff.
• Overseeing the financial and operational performance of the facility.
• Applying problem solving and conflict resolution skills where needed.
• Assisting to develop and implement the facility's annual strategic plan.
• Maintaining awareness of governmental, societal, legal, environmental, and competitive factors affecting the home.

The Administrator is expected to perform other position-related duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in developing staff positions and deciding when positions need to be filled.
• Keeping accurate and confidential records for all staff.
• Assisting in the development of job descriptions and performance appraisal systems.
• Assist in completing annual and probationary performance appraisals for all resident staff.
• Recruiting, selecting, hiring, evaluating, and terminating resident personnel.
• Assist in training and supervising resident personnel, insuring each employee is trained and knowledgeable with respect to blood-borne pathogen standard, hazard communication standard, and infection control policies.
• Assist in training and supervising resident personnel, insuring each employee is trained and knowledgeable with respect to risk management; death and dying; the aging process; fire safety; disaster preparedness; residents' rights; grievance procedures; and medication administration.
• Assist in scheduling staff to insure safety and proper care of residents.
• Enforcing personnel policies and ensuring consistency in decision-making.
• Planning and directing monthly employee meetings.
• Assuring that each employee maintains personal cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assuring each new staff member receives a thorough orientation upon hire.
• Serving as the liaison for payroll and benefit questions.
• Obtaining a valid licensure of staff whose positions requires licensure.
• Completing employee exit interviews.

• Insuring that residents' needs are met, including needs for daily activities and socialization.
• Ensure the Service Plans are carried out in behalf of the residents.
• May conduct resident council meetings as needed, including preparing the agenda and maintaining minutes.
• Assist in facilitating staff, resident, and family communications to resolve conflict, create a positive home environment, and to continually promote innovative resident care.
• Evaluating potential residents and admitting and discharging residents.

• Reviewing monthly financial statements with the management company, explaining budget variances and highlighting both positive and negative trends.
• Assist in collecting rent at the beginning of each month/sign up for ACH.
• Taking corrective action when budget concerns exist.

• Ensuring optimal maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment to include building engineering and housekeeping.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining household supply inventory.

• Assist in organizing and implementing a program of activities for the social, emotional, physical and therapeutic needs of residents, within a specified budget.
• Ensuring detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents is documented.
• Participating in resident care planning by identifying the residents' activity needs in accordance with the admission and comprehensive nursing assessments, working with other professionals as necessary.

As an Administrator, you are the face of your particular community - which means no matter where you are, you are representing it, showing how our particular brand of excellence stands out both inside and outside our buildings. Administrators must constantly strive to build and maintain a customer-oriented culture. Management team members are expected to model and train the right behaviors for all community staff members, which will help create a passionate focus on growing and sustaining high occupancy

• At least one-year management experience in the elder care field.
• Healthcare degree
• Has sufficient physical, emotional, and mental capacity to carry out the requirements of the position as verified by a statement from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner upon assuming responsibilities.
• All employees are subject to criminal arrest checks applicable to nurses' aides. No previous felony conviction or conviction for fraud of the state or federal government.
• 21 years of age.

• Knowledge of the assisted living and dementia care industry.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Well-informed decision-maker.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Capacity to work effectively with different types of people.
• Ability to work efficiently and complete projects under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to calmly handle stressful situations.
• Demonstrate organizational capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least two years management experience in Alzheimer and dementia care.
• Well-rounded with developed outside interests.

Position Environment

This position requires the ability to manage a diverse group of individuals. Physical demands include moving furniture, light equipment and supplies, and operating office equipment. Lifting, on a regular basis, up to twenty-five pounds, is required. Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to fifty pounds is also required. Requires hearing to normal range and corrected vision. The Administrator facilitates and participates in on-site meetings.