Executive Director/Administrator Job Description
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Overview
The Executive Director/Administrator is responsible for overseeing the overall administration of the community's operations, including the development and management of services and accommodations. This role involves hiring, training, and supervising qualified staff, as well as evaluating their performance.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring resident rights are protected and promoted through adherence to policies and procedures.
2. Attending meetings and in-services for continuing education on resident rights, choices, and accreditation.
3. Carrying out responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner, including financial operations, maintenance of the community, and completion of assigned duties.
4. Planning, developing, and implementing programs to meet the community's goals and objectives, utilizing established policies and procedures.
5. Developing staff performance guidelines based on community policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
6. Conducting regular inspections of service areas to observe staff performance and progress toward meeting general and specific goals.
7. Assessing the effectiveness of the community's budgeting system based on program plans and budget assessments.
8. Periodically assessing staff needs, including qualifications, strengths, weaknesses, and training completed or needed.
9. Developing position descriptions, work plans, performance and evaluation standards, and progression of all work elements, as well as preparing performance and progress reviews for all staff files.
10. Participating in the publication of brochures highlighting the community's programs and services, and conducting public-relations training for all staff to reinforce company standards and promote image building consistent with the community's commitment to quality services.
11. Ensuring compliance with all OSHA standards, sanitation, safety, and building codes.
12. Reviewing and addressing staff and resident complaints and grievances, serving on the Grievance and Suggestion Committee, and performing other duties as required by circumstances.
13. Maintaining the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
14. Working cooperatively with all other staff and relating favorably to residents and their families.
15. Familiarity with and ability to apply all home accident, fire safety, OSHA, and emergency procedures.
16. Familiarity with the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights and assistance with exercising these rights.
17. Careful treatment of Adult Care Home equipment and utilization of supplies.
18. Participation in job-related continuing education as required by the ED/Administrator.