Executive Director/LALD

Carefree Living; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Free meal during shift

Career development

Job summary

Carefree Living in Ely, MN is seeking an experienced Executive Director/LALD to lead our assisted living community. This role drives daily operations, resident care, staffing, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight, while fostering teamwork and professional growth.

The Executive Director will partner with our nursing and management teams, oversee budgeting, admissions, and revenue growth, and ensure exceptional service and safety for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license required.
• Executive Director or assisted living leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota assisted living regulations and operations.
• Ability to travel locally or regionally for trainings or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assisted living communities including clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing functions.
• Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with current county, state, and federal assisted living regulations.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure services are delivered according to resident care plans.
• Lead and support QAPI initiatives, safety programs, and operational improvement efforts.
• Monitor and build census, maintain admissions activity, and CRM documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, hospitals, county workers, and community partners.
• Participate in annual budgeting process and work with Executive team in developing new and creative ways to grow revenue and maximize operational profits to achieve the organization's operating and financial objectives.
• Monitor budget expenditures with managerial personnel throughout the year.
• Support employee satisfaction through coaching, mentoring, scheduling support, and staff development.
• Coordinate investigations, follow-up, and documentation related to complaints or regulatory concerns.
• Maintain and update the facilities emergency preparedness binder, UDALSA etc.
• Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetings
• Maintain excellent communication with residents, families, staff, and corporate leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Leadership team

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Independent work

Education

Minnesota LALD license

Job description

Our Carefree Living facility in Ely, MN is seeking an experienced and motivated Executive Director/Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) to support our assisted living community. At Carefree Living, we are proud to be a caring and supportive employer that values teamwork, communication, leadership, and professional growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care while supporting our employees through collaboration and operational excellence.

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of assisted living communities, including resident care, staffing, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, customer satisfaction, and operational leadership. This leadership role is ideal for a candidate who is confident managing assisted living operations while supporting teams and maintaining high standards of care and service.

Schedule

Full-time day shift position with hours outside of that based on the needs of the facility

Salary

Exempt - Competitive wage based on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily operations of assisted living communities including clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing functions.
• Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with current county, state, and federal assisted living regulations.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure services are delivered according to resident care plans.
• Lead and support QAPI initiatives, safety programs, and operational improvement efforts.
• Monitor and build census, maintain admissions activity, and CRM documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, hospitals, county workers, and community partners.
• Participate in annual budgeting process and work with Executive team in developing new and creative ways to grow revenue and maximize operational profits to achieve the organization's operating and financial objectives.
• Monitor budget expenditures with managerial personnel throughout the year.
• Support employee satisfaction through coaching, mentoring, scheduling support, and staff development.
• Coordinate investigations, follow-up, and documentation related to complaints or regulatory concerns.
• Maintain and update the facilities emergency preparedness binder, UDALSA etc.
• Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetings
• Maintain excellent communication with residents, families, staff, and corporate leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license required
• Previous Executive Director or assisted living leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota assisted living regulations and operations
• Experience with staffing, budgeting, customer service, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-focused culture
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel locally or regionally as needed to trainings or meetings.

BENEFITS

• Flexible Schedules/Work-life balance
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Training
• Customized orientation plan for your professional development
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Flex Spending, Dependent Care & HSA options available
• 401K with employer match
• Free meal when working
• Paid Time Off

Carefree Living is an EOE/Drug Free/AA Employer.