Executive Director – Assisted Living

Elevate Care

Des Plaines (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Time Off
Career Growth Opportunities
Supportive Leadership Team
Stable, Growing Organization

Job summary

Elevate Care in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living community with a focus on resident care, staff engagement, and operational excellence. This role offers an opportunity to guide strategic initiatives, mentor a diverse team, and improve quality of life for residents.

You will drive daily operations, budget and performance management, and regulatory compliance while building strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

  • Executive Director or Assisted Living leadership experience required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of state and federal Assisted Living regulations.
  • Proven success managing operations, staffing, and budgets.
  • Passion for providing exceptional care and service.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily operations of the Assisted Living community
  • Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team
  • Ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance
  • Manage budgets and financial performance
  • Foster strong relationships with residents, families, and staff
  • Drive occupancy, customer satisfaction, and employee retention

Skills

Executive leadership
Communication
Organizational skills
Regulatory knowledge
Budget management
Staff development

Job description

NOW HIRING: Executive Director – Assisted Living

Are you an experienced senior living leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We're seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living community with a focus on exceptional resident care, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about serving seniors.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the daily operations of the Assisted Living community
  • Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team
  • Ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance
  • Manage budgets and financial performance
  • Foster strong relationships with residents, families, and staff
  • Drive occupancy, customer satisfaction, and employee retention
Qualifications
  • Executive Director or Assisted Living leadership experience required
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of state and federal Assisted Living regulations
  • Proven success managing operations, staffing, and budgets
  • Passion for providing exceptional care and service
Why Join Our Team?
  • Competitive Salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Supportive Leadership Team
  • Stable, Growing Organization
Hiring Immediately – Interviews Being Scheduled This Week

If you're ready to lead a community where your leadership truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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