Executive Director Assisted Living

Brookdale Senior Living Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE: BKD), is the largest senior living provider in the United States. Brookdale''s geographic spread, depth of talent, resources and access to capital are unmatched in the industry. Brookdale operates 547 locations in 35 states and employees approximately 27,500 full and part time employees serve nearly 52,000 residents.

If you want a rewarding career enhancing the lives of others, we invite you to consider Brookdale Senior Living company. Learn more about BSL at www.brookdaleliving.com or go to www.careersincaring.com for a complete listing of our career opportunities.

Immediate Opening: Executive Director Assisted Living

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Homewood Residence at Deane Hill, Knoxville, TN

This position is responsible for ensuring that the programs and services delivered are consistent with ARC''s philosophy of Assisted Living and management of daily operations. Supervise and direct the work activity of the employees. Create and maintain a high level of resident and employee satisfaction. Specific responsibilities include:

Ensure continuity and consistency in delivery and quality of services.
Hire and supervise employees, ensuring adequate staffing.
Participate in sales and marketing activities.
Conduct pre-residency evaluations of all prospective residents to ensure they meet the criteria established by state regulations and BSL''s operating standards.
Implement approaches and services to maintain or enhance resident independence.
Maintain high degree of resident satisfaction at all times.
Implement programs and changes to enhance resident satisfaction.
Maintain and upgrade knowledge and implementation of standards and requirements specified by federal and state laws
REQUIREMENTS
We seek the following qualifications:

Two years minimum experience in managing a senior living residence or comparable experience in the senior living industry.
State Assisted Living Certification, or ability to become certified within six months.
Degree in healthcare, gerontology, business or related field.
Health management background supporting ability to read and interpret financial statements and manage a budget.
Work history supporting ability to hire, direct and manage associates.

Desired personal and work traits:

High degree of interpersonal relations skills.
Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at: www.careersincaring.com or email resume to [Click here for email] (Acceptable resume formats include: MS Word, HTML, Text, or RTF). For email responses/resumes, please include the job number in the subject line of the email: EDALkTN060907