Senior Living Executive Director — Lead Care & Growth

Elevate Care; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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

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.