Nursing Home Administrator

Senior Lifestyle; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Gorham, ME is seeking an on-site Executive Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of a skilled nursing community and supervise all skilled nursing staff.

The role requires budget accountability, regulatory compliance, hiring/training, and advocacy for resident rights, with strong leadership and compassionate communication. This position is based in Gorham, Maine, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the Senior Housing Industry.
• Strong communication with residents, guests, and coworkers.
• Ability to relate to ill, disabled, elderly residents and handle stressful situations.
• Demonstrated management skills and teamwork orientation.
• Compassion and patience in daily interactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site executive for all operations and main contact for staff, residents, and community partners.
• Maintain budget accountability and manage cash flow; anticipate variances.
• Hire, train, discipline, and terminate staff per policy.
• Maintain all local, state, and federal licenses for the community.
• Lead staff meetings and promote resident rights with dignity and respect.
• Represent the community in local/state/professional organizations.

Skills

Communication

Management

Compassion & patience

Task switching

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will oversee the overall day to day operation of the skilled nursing community and supervise all skilled nursing staff.

Job Description

• Act as the on-site executive for all operations, including being the main point of contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies and the public.
• Maintain budget accountability and cash flow; aggressively anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits.
• Hire, train, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporate policy.
• Maintain all local, state, and federal licenses for the community.
• Lead staff meetings.
• Promote and protect resident rights; assisting residents to make informed decisions and treating them with dignity and respect.
• Become an intricate part of the community in social and civic affairs by representing the community in local, state, and professional organizations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the Senior Housing Industry.
• You professionally communicate and listen to residents, guests, and coworkers.
• You are able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents.
• You have great management skills and a willingness and desire to work harmoniously with all staff members.
• You express compassion and patience through your work, even when your job is stressful at times.
• You have the ability to switch tasks quickly and often.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.