Executive Director - Mercy

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

$144,987K - $181,234K

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

Primary Purpose

About This Career Opportunity

It is ECA’s goal to create an environment that allows older adults in need of assisted living, dementia care services or skilled nursing to live with dignity, respect, quality and meaning. This will be achieved through strong leadership, dedication and collaboration. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operations of the community, to maintain a consistent level of quality care, services and innovative programming, which meet ECA standards, goals and mission. Leadership skills include ability to supervise and implement the best practices for care, services and financial management. Supervision and continuous attention to program evaluation, marketing and implementation of new services are key to the success of this position.

Are You Qualified?

Iii. Requirements

Four year degree essential. Advanced degree preferred. Ten years supervisory and administrative experience, inclusive of budgeting and program development, preferably in a multi-level or CCRC setting. Five years previous experience as an Executive Director. Knowledge about dementia care services and programs.

Iv. Skills And Attributes

Licensed RCFE Administrator Required. Licensed Nursing Home Administrator preferred.

Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults and the aging process and implications of aging in a social setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify need, develop, and manage programs and systems simultaneously. Must understand health care environment and the medical context for older adults.