Senior Care Program Director

Senior Care Program Directors strive to make our residents’ lives better, and the happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. You can enjoy the uplifting opportunity in elevating the smiles on the faces of each resident you connect with. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

We believe the best purpose to serve our residents on a daily basis will consist of encouraging a healthy active lifestyle. The Program Director is responsible for:

census development

occupancy

delivering exceptional quality service

adhering to annual budgets

meeting regulatory standards

As Regular duties, The Program Director will:

Keep sufficient activity program and craft supplies on hand for in-house entertainment.

Recruit and train volunteers to assist with activities in the community.

Work with the residents, families, associates, visitors, vendors, and other individuals with community operations.

Requirements:

- Must meet educational requirements by having a high school diploma or equivalent.

- Must have at least one year experience in senior resident services.

- Prior experience in healthcare or adult living is required.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

Certifications or licenses in a related area is preferred.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have professional experience in senior resident services, social work, management and/or health care.

- Knowledge wit understanding of dementia, mental illness and general medical problems encountered by the elderly.

- The ideal candidate will also have experience selling or marketing a product or service to consumers, preferably in a senior service organization.

- Supervision with Staff is preferred.

- Strong verbal and written communications skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills must have.

- Leadership skills are essential, with a passion for working with seniors, preferably with Alzheimer’s/Dementia related disorders.

- Should be computer literate.

- Occasional travel required.

- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability required.

Job Type: Full-time

Healthcare setting:

Assisted living facility

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Care Facility Administrators: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Knoxville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

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