Our Carefree Living facility in Virginia 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, organizational, 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 CareHSA options available
401K with employer match
Free meal when working
Paid Time Off
If you are a strong assisted living leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting residents and staff, we encourage you to apply.
Apply online: https://carefreeliving.applicantpool.com/jobs/
Carefree Living is an EOE/Drug Free/AA Employer.
