The Legacy at Willow Bend is a true Life Care Community, offering a full care continuum, from Independent Living to Assisted Living, Dementia Care, Nursing and Rehabilitation. Located in Northwest Plano, Texas, our scenic 28 acre campus features a beautiful spa and aquatic center, card rooms, theaters, true fine dining and much more - all enjoyed in a professional and caring environment, with true friends.

Currently we are seeking an experienced Healthcare Administrator to lead our 60-bed healthcare center.The center is comprised of three 20-room neighborhoods, complete with separate dining areas and nursing staff. Our community embraces a culture with people-centered care and the Administrator must embrace that culture.

The Administrator role is responsible for planning and directing all day-to-day functions of the center in accordance with applicable company, federal, state, and local standards to promote that the highest degree of quality care is provided to its residents.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Assist with the development of the center’s organizational structure and articulates the roles of department heads within that structure.

·         Interprets the center’s standards and guidelines to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as required and ensures they are followed.

·         Represents the center both internally and to the public including governmental agencies, third party payers, and the general population. Works harmoniously with the community’s other department managers concerning level of care transitions and general communication as well as all other interactions that promote an efficient and effective overall community operation.

·         Assists with the development and administration of the center’s overall budget process such that accurate forecasting of expenses and cost control result. Ensures that adequate financial records and reports are prepared and submitted to administration as required.

·         Ensures that an adequate number of appropriately trained professional and auxiliary personnel are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

·         Maintains an excellent working relationship with the local medical profession and other health related organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.

·         Abides by established policies including maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.

·         Attends in-service training and department meetings

Previous experience and licensure as a health care center administrator is required. 

If you meet the qualifications for this position and have a strong desire to be a part of the culture and excellence in senior care, please forward your resume and salary expectations to lreyes@thelegacywb.org or fax to 972-468-6189. 

You may also visit our website at www.thelegacywb.org for more information about our community.

Please send resume, salary history and reference information to:  awatson@cedarvillage.org or fax to 513-336-3187. No Phone Calls Please. EOE

Moldaw Family Residences (MFR), a new senior living community being built on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life on the South Peninsula in Palo Alto, California, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Sales Director.

The successful candidate is responsible for managing the resident sales process from beginning to end. Experience with retirement housing or related work within the senior adult market is preferred.

Qualified candidates will be goal oriented; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to engage and educate audiences of varying sizes with dynamic presentation skills. Must have strong direct sales experience with a proven track record of high velocity sales and supervisory skills that maximize staff performance.

MFR offers a competitive compensation program that rewards top performance.  Our comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement plan with company contributions and paid time off.

Please email resumes and salary expectations with "Sales Director" noted in the Subject Line to Human Resources @ jobs@899charleston.org. For more information about Moldaw Family Residences visit our website at www.899charleston.org.

BACKGROUND: With over 165 years of experience as a not-for-profit elder care system, Jewish Home Lifecare (Jewish Home) is an award-winning leader in the field of aging services. Formerly known as The Jewish Home and Hospital Lifecare System, Jewish Home recognizes each person as a unique individual and supports their health, dignity and independence. Today, Jewish Home is the single largest provider of skilled nursing care in New York State.

Comprising three campuses, a Community Services Division, and housing, Jewish Homes dedicated staff reach 14,000 individuals through a wide range of programs, services and educational offerings in the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester.

Located on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx, the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus offers a complete community devoted to elder care. This location is well-situated to participate in the evolving renaissance of the surrounding community. The Bronx Campus offers short- and long-stay rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, a senior residential community, adult day programs, medical training and research, complimentary transportation for friends and families and much more.

For FY 2009, Jewish Home had an operating budget of approximately $270 million. The Weinberg Campus budget is approximately $97 million, and it is one of the largest employers in the borough with a staff of over 900.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Administrator will work closely with and report to the Jewish Home President & CEO and the Bronx Division Board of Trustees. He/she will plan, organize, direct, monitor, evaluate and make decisions to ensure high-quality patient and resident care and sound business management consistent with the Jewish Home mission. Responsible for the daily care of nearly 1,300 residents, patients and clients, the Administrator will be expected to identify and institute best practices consistent with community needs and with national and local trends in the field of services for the aging. The Administrator is responsible for clinical excellence, a culture of safety, and operations with regard to staffing, payroll, benefits administration, in-service education, budget review and analysis, and operational and capital expenditures.

IDEAL Qualifications: Graduate degree in healthcare, public or business administration, gerontology, social work or related area; valid nursing home administrators license; demonstrated track record of success in a leadership position in a large, progressive not-for-profit or for-profit organization dedicated to serving the elderly, ideally in a major urban setting; experience with progressive trends in the field, including Green House movement; knowledge of regulatory agency requirements including DOH, Joint Commission, CMS and OSHA; knowledge of sub-acute patient and long-term resident care, as well as family/caregiver support; experience working effectively with a board of trustees; business and financial management and forecasting skills; experience with government/public funding sources; track record of success helping to build, grow and reshape an organization in the face of external challenges; able to maximize technological resources; superior communications skills; a team-buildersuccess leading and motivating a large professional and support team; commitment to developing a culturally and ethnically diverse staff and to treating clients and staff with dignity and respect; creativity and entrepreneurship; impeccable judgment and integrity.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A complete position specification is available upon request. Kindly direct all inquiries to Howe-Lewis; do not contact Jewish Home.

Nominations and applications will be considered in confidence and should be sent via e-mail to: JewishHome@howe-lewis.com or apply online at www.howe-lewis.com/assignments.html

(posted October 27, 2009)

Charles E. Smith Life Communities, the pre-eminent ElderCare Community in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan region is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to plan, organize, develop and direct the financial agenda of our organization. 

Located on a 34-acre campus in suburban Rockville, Md., our system provides a continuum of care encompassing long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and an outpatient health clinic.  Our core facility, the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, is the largest nursing home in the mid-Atlantic.  A financially stable organization with an operating budget of 70 million, we are highly rated by S&P and Fitch.

The CFO, as a Senior Vice President and a member of the Senior Management team, will report directly to the President/CEO.  Position oversees treasury, accounting, budget, tax and audit activities of the organization. Oversees financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial and statistical reports to management and/or the board.

Qualified candidates must have a bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance plus a CPA license or a Masters in Finance.  A minimum of 10 years experience in corporate and/or public accounting, with HealthCare experience preferred.  If you are a high-energy person who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a progressive operation whose roots go back to 1910. 

We offer a very attractive compensation and benefit package. Interested candidates should forward their resume with cover letter to: Tom Keefe - Vice President, Human Resources keefe@hebrew-home.org

EEO M/F/D/V

Director of Nursing - Seacrest  Village Retirement Communities

Encinitas, Calif.

(posted October 26, 2009)

Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, a not-for-profit healthcare organization, is searching for a quality candidate with current California RN license who wants to provide quality care in a quality SNF. Our reputation is known nationally & Seacrest proves this each year with outstanding surveys for our 58 bed healthcare center. We offer flexibility, great team work w/monumental support from every department up to executive management.  Top salary & benefit pkg. For further information visit our website at www.seacrestvillage.org or email resume/cover letter to dgolingan@seacrestvillage.org, fax: 760-942-3195, call: 760-632-0081. EOE

Executive Director - Allied Jewish Apartments

Denver, Colo.

(posted October 26, 2009)

Allied Jewish Apartments seeks a dynamic, compassionate and tactically minded professional to pilot our vision of being a leader in senior housing, to providing the highest quality of life for our residents, and to building a strong community through partnerships. The Executive Director is the senior manager and oversees all administrative and operational departments.  Additionally, the Executive Director carries out the mission and policies of the organization as set by the Board of Directors.  The Executive Director reports directly to the President of the Board of Directors.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Strategic Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and leadership technique.  Direct, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities to ensure continuing operations, to maximize return on investments and to increase efficiency.

Managerial Leadership Effectively manages and guides a quality staff.  Collaborates with Board of Directors and staff members to accomplish tasks, coordinate activities and resolve problems.

Regulatory Compliance Keeps current with changes and ensures compliance with HUD, FHA, CHFA and Section 8 regulations; State property tax reporting requirements; and applicable Federal, State and local laws.

Outreach and Communication Represent the Allied Jewish Apartments mission and programs in a strong, positive manner to relevant stakeholders.

Board of Director Relationship Keeps the Board of Directors informed in a timely matter about successes, issues and concerns.  Works with the Board of Directors and the management team to develop programs, implement policy and procedures, and fulfill management responsibilities.  Interprets and represents agency policy to staff and residents.

Qualifications

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership; promote collaborative relations through partnerships and build consensus among diverse constituencies in the private and public sectors.

Minimum 5-7 years of leadership experience. Some nonprofit or regulatory experience preferred.