Executive Director | AL License

As a service organization, Wesley selects employees who bring our mission to promise. When you become a member of the Wesley team, you contribute to the active lifestyle, high quality of care and other services we provide older adults at our award-winning communities or other residence. Our workforce is as diverse as our services, which include independent living, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, home care and home health.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is a balanced approach that meets the needs of employees on their career journey whether they are just joining the workforce or nearing retirement. We evaluate our Total Rewards offerings annually to provide benefits employees would find meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:

• Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff).
• We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. We also offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff).
• Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match.
• A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro. Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet. Minors need parental consent to access this benefit.
• To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary.
• Lastly, the efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated in our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for various reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee.

Enrich the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care in the Executive Director role. Having just completed a major redevelopment of the Des Moines campus, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our original Des Moines senior living community in this next phase of growth and operational excellence.

This campus includes independent living, memory care assisted living, housing with services (catered living) and skilled nursing . The campus leadership team includes a nursing home administrator whose primary focus is operation of the Rehabilitation & Care Center (skilled nursing). The Executive Director will oversee all other aspects of operations, ensuring high-quality care and services for residents while fostering a positive and productive work environment for employees. This role requires a strong leader with a passion for senior care, regulatory compliance expertise, a track record of operational and financial success, and a passion for delivering on a positive employee experience. Find your sense of belonging at Wesley!

 You will provide continuing care through these responsibilities

Essential functions of this position include the following.

Operations

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily operations for independent living, memory care assisted living, and skilled nursing.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure exceptional resident care and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Build a culture of belonging through active use of the company’s recognition and reward platform.
• Maintain a visible presence within the community to engage with residents, families, and employees.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all Washington State and federal regulations, including DOH, DSHS, CMS, and OSHA .
• Maintain accreditation and licensing standards for assisted living and skilled nursing.
• Conduct regular audits and implement quality improvement programs.
• Address and resolve resident and family concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Financial Management

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and cost controls to maintain the community’s financial health.
• Monitor occupancy rates, revenue streams, and expense management to meet business goals.
• Identify and implement strategies to enhance financial performance and sustainability.

Resident & Family Engagement

• Cultivate a welcoming, vibrant community that enhances residents’ quality of life.
• Develop programs and initiatives that promote resident engagement, wellness, and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families, addressing needs and concerns proactively.

People Leadership

• Build a culture of belonging through active use of the company’s recognition and reward platform.
• Create an engaged and high-performing team through adoption and visual support of the company’s people strategies.

Marketing & Community Relations

• Represent the community in public relations efforts and networking with local organizations.
• Partner with marketing teams to drive occupancy growth through outreach and referral partnerships.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the community, fostering positive relationships with residents, families, and the broader community.

Our requirements and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Gerontology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of leadership experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing settings.
• Current Washington State Assisted Living License required; Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) License a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Washington State Department of Health and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) regulations.
• Experience managing financial performance, occupancy growth, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with workplace technology and ability to upskills others (mobile apps, cloud-based software, tablets, screen mirroring, shared drives, O365, etc.).

Physical, environmental, and mental requirements

• Ability to maintain focus and concentration.
• Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas provided through conversation, email, and text.
• Able to lift 40lbs on a regular basis.
• Bending, stooping, walking, sitting, and standing, intermittently during working hours.
• Near and far vision acuity.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Ability to handle unplanned and potentially stressful situations.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Salary Range: $165,400 to $247,400 per year 

This position also offers the following enhanced benefits: 1) PTO accrual rate of 0.1287 per hour worked equivalent to 240 hours of PTO annually, 2) $2,000 of reimbursable expense toward continuing education in your field of endeavor annually, 3) one State and one National conference annually, 4) annual expense reimbursement of professional license fees or membership fees, and 5) 100% company-paid group LTD and IDI disability coverage. Additionally, this role qualifies for the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) with an award target of 10% of annual base pay. 

REQ Code #AZL0930