Executive Director / Administrator

Americare Senior Living

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in Long-Term Care or Assisted Living
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, Gerontology, or related field
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Solid understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance standards
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Experience leading and developing teams in senior living or healthcare

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations with a focus on compassionate care and quality of life
  • Model accountability and foster a positive, service-oriented culture
  • Cultivate teamwork and open communication across departments
  • Hire, train, and develop high-performing caregiving teams
  • Oversee medical, nursing, and administrative functions for smooth operations
  • Manage community budget and identify efficiency opportunities
  • Build relationships with residents, families, and the local community
  • Ensure facility maintenance and improvements for a safe environment

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Community engagement and building strong relationships
  • Possibility to shape a vibrant living space for seniors
Full Job Description
This opportunity supports a vibrant community with 28 Assisted Living units and 16 Memory Care units.

While an Administrator's license is not required, we are seeking candidates with prior experience in Long-Term Care or Assisted Living.


Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors?

Your Role as the Executive Director / Administrator

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Executive Director / Administrator to lead the day-to-day operations of our Assisted Living / Residential Living Community. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll be responsible for fostering a warm, nurturing environment that enhances the quality of life for both residents and team members.

As the Executive Director / Administrator, you'll oversee all aspects of community operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while driving excellence in care, culture, and performance.

This role may also be known as:

Executive Director, Assisted Living Administrator, Community Administrator, Senior Living Administrator, or Residential Living Administrator, Residential Care Facility Administrator, Continuing Care Rewtirement Community Administrator,

What You'll Do

Leadership & Community Management
  • Lead with a resident-first mindset, prioritizing compassionate care, safety, and quality of life
  • Set clear expectations, model accountability, and foster a positive, service-oriented culture

Team Collaboration & Development
  • Cultivate a culture of teamwork, transparency, and open communication across all departments
  • Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team of caregivers and support staff

Operational Excellence
  • Oversee medical, nursing, and administrative functions to ensure smooth and effective daily operations
  • Enforce policies and procedures that support high standards of care and regulatory compliance

Fiscal & Performance Management
  • Develop and manage the community budget, monitor expenses, revenue, and occupancy
  • Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, revenue growth, and operational improvement

Community & Family Engagement
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with residents and their families
  • Engage with the local community to promote Americare's mission and strengthen the community's reputation

Facility & Asset Management
  • Oversee building maintenance, improvements, and equipment upgrades to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents and team members

What You Bring

Licensure & Credentials
  • Current state Administrator licensure or certification, as required by state regulations
  • Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Certified Medication Technician (CMT), if required by the state
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Education
  • Bachelor's degree preferred. Relevant fields may include Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Gerontology, or a related discipline

Experience
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Proven experience successfully managing, leading, and developing teams in a senior living or healthcare leadership role

Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and relationships with residents, families, team members, and community partners
  • Solid understanding of healthcare regulations, medical terminology, medication management protocols, and compliance standards

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally assist with safely transferring residents
  • Vision requirements include near and far vision with good depth perception

Join Americare Senior Living and lead with compassion while driving the success of an Assisted Living Community that truly makes a difference. Take the next step in your leadership career and help shape a place residents are proud to call home.

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