Executive Director / Administrator

Eureka Nursing Center

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Gerontology, or related field
  • Proven experience in managing and developing teams in senior living or healthcare leadership roles
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Solid understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations with a resident-first mindset
  • Set clear expectations and foster a positive culture among team members
  • Cultivate teamwork and open communication across departments
  • Hire, train, and develop high-performing caregivers and support staff
  • Oversee medical, nursing, and administrative functions for smooth operations
  • Manage the community budget and monitor financial performance
  • Build strong relationships with residents and families

Benefits

  • Engage in a meaningful leadership role
  • Empower team members and residents through compassionate care
  • Opportunity to enhance community reputation
  • Work in a collaborative environment focused on quality of life
  • Contribute to operational improvements and cost efficiencies
Full Job Description
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.

Take the next step in your career at Americare Senior Living and make a difference today!

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