ABOUT US:

Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree with a major in one of the professional disciplines concerned with service to people such as social work, hospital administration, theology, business or public administration or a related field; graduate work in any of the mentioned fields desirable. At least five years experience in a field of service related to service to people and/or administration, or at least two years experience as an assistant administrator in a retirement community, home for seniors, or skilled nursing community; membership and active participation in professional and community service organization is very helpful; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices with particular reference to skilled nursing, assisted living or retirement community operations and administration;
• Principles of organization and functions of long term care communities;
• Accounting information systems, fund accounting and internal control;
• Preparation of estimated annual budgets;
• Operations associated with maintenance of the community;
• Local operations, programs, problems and resources available to resolve community problems;
• Rules, regulations, laws and ordinances of various departments and pertinent regulatory agencies;
• Principles of organization, planning, management and supervision.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current and Valid applicable State Administrator Certificate or equivalent
• Requires First Aid and CPR certification;
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Anthem Memory Care.
• Coordinates the operations and delivery of services by the departments of the community; prepares, plans and executes the policies for the services offered;
• Supervises department heads, including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees and recommending/approving transfers/promotions, discipline, termination and salary increases; promotes staff development and motivation; oversees a program for orientation and training for all employees; writes performance appraisals; interprets personnel policies and practices;
• Develops new programs to enhance welfare of residents; communicates with the resident and family council; assists in resident assessment and care planning; counsels and responds to requests and/or complaints from residents and families; advises and receives information from families;
• Oversees and coordinates sales and marketing efforts; is responsible for the move-in program of the community; oversees move-ins and move-outs of residents;
• Maintains or oversees the maintenance of records such as resident status reports, community statistics, daily census, family feedback, invoices, budgets, etc.;
• Authorizes purchases of supplies and equipment; reviews and approves invoices;
• Assures that buildings and grounds are properly maintained;
• Develops the strategic plan and oversees development and implementation of various Anthem systems and functions;
• Plans for and attends various resident and staff functions;
• Assists in planning future development, expansion and renovation;
• Monitors the financial condition of the community; estimates present and future financial needs; monitors, prepares and administers financial analysis, budgets and cash management;
• Participates in area and state association meetings, committees, etc.;
• Creates and carries out plans for disaster and emergency response, elopement drills, etc.;
• Remains current on legislation and regulations that may impact community operations; directs completion of all records/reports required by licensing agencies; conducts audits for sanitation and regulatory compliance;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community resources;
• May perform functions of Life Engagement Director, resident services director and environmental services director;
• Promotes and protects the rights of all residents;
• Performs other related essential duties as required.
• Facilitates and attends in-service training and meetings as required and developed with Anthem meeting schedule;

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ability to assign, review, plan and coordinate the work of other employees;
• Ability to provide instruction and guidance to staff; promote staff development and motivation; and analyze problems that arise in the areas under supervision and recommend solutions;
• Ability to approve the discipline or discharge of staff, approve transfers, promotion or salary increase of employees;
• Ability to assess the work of employees and write performance appraisals;
• Ability to oversee a program for orientation and training for all employees