Executive Director - Arete Desert Sage Retirement!

Avamere Communities; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Tuition assistance

Career development

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading senior care provider is seeking an Executive Director in Bend, Oregon. The role involves overseeing the administration of a senior living community, ensuring quality and compliance, while providing outstanding leadership. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in management, preferably in assisted living. This position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing long-term care or assisted living environments.
• Two years experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have or obtain First Aid & CPR Certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer community operations, strategic planning and reporting.
• Maintain high service quality and occupancy targets.
• Develop and implement efficient service and patient care systems.

Skills

Management of senior living environments

Communication skills

Customer service

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Decision-making

Training and development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health, business or gerontology

Active Oregon RCF License

Job description

Executive Director

Type: Full-time

Shift: Day shift

Wage: $100,000 - $110,000 per year (Depending on Experience)

Location: Arete at Desert Sage Retirement - 1010 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

You will be a great fit if you have proven success in managing a long‑term care, assisted living, health care, senior housing, or independent living environment and can follow standard policies and procedures while demonstrating outstanding customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall administration of the community, including strategic planning, goal setting, financial activities, and reporting.
• Maintain excellent service quality and occupancy targets and meet corporate financial goals within established budgetary guidelines.
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing systems for efficient and comprehensive service and patient care.
• Ensure accountability, communication, and good working relationships with team members.
• Direct ongoing activity for community relations to meet occupancy goals.
• Ensure compliance of programs and community with regulatory agencies (city, state and federal).
• Assist the TA team in the hiring process of community personnel.
• Complete ongoing training as assigned and as required by state licensure.
• Stay informed of health industry trends and monitor standards and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the health industry, business or gerontology preferred unless state requires an advanced degree.
• Meet state requirements for Assisted Living Executive Director position.
• Must have or obtain (within 30 days of employment) First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders.
• Two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a retirement or assisted living community.
• Experience managing high‑quality senior living communities with demonstrated success in meeting financial goals specific to assisted or independent living communities.
• Knowledgeable of Assisted Living operational standards.
• Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.
• Able to make independent decisions and work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public.
• Must have an active Oregon RCF License.

Employee Perks

• Excellent benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short‑term disability, and AD&D coverage for full‑time employees.
• Tuition assistance.
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday.
• Career development.
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more.
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

At Arete Living, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can be their true, authentic self is key to our success. We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.