Executive Director - Arete Desert Sage Retirement

Executive Director

Type: Full-time
Shift: Day shift
Wage: $100,000 - $110,000 per year Depending on Experience

Location: Arete at Desert Sage Retirement – 1010 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

You will be a great fit if you have proven success in managing long‑term care, assisted living, health care, senior housing or independent living environments and can follow standard policies and procedures while demonstrating outstanding customer service and communication skills.

• Responsible for the overall administration of the community, including strategic planning, goal setting, financial activities and reporting
• Maintain excellent service quality and occupancy targets and meet corporate financial goals within established budgetary guidelines
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing systems for efficient and comprehensive service and patient care
• Ensure accountability, communication, and good working relationships with team members
• Direct ongoing activity for community relations to meet occupancy goals
• Ensure compliance of programs and community with regulatory agencies (city, state and federal)
• Assist TA team in the hiring process of community personnel
• Complete ongoing training as assigned and as required by state licensure
• Stay informed on health industry trends and monitor standards and compliance
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in the health industry, business or gerontology preferred unless state requires an advanced degree
• Meet state requirements for Assisted Living Executive Director position
• Must have or obtain within 30 days of employment First Aid & CPR Certification
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
• Two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a retirement or assisted living community
• Experience managing high quality senior living communities with demonstrated success in meeting financial goals specific to assisted or independent living communities
• Knowledgeable of Assisted Living operational standards
• Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration
• Able to make independent decisions and work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public
• Must have an active Oregon RCF License

• Excellent benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short‑term disability, and AD&D coverage for full‑time employees
• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of net earned income before payday
• Career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

At Arete Living, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can be their true, authentic self is key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

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