Kisco Senior Living

Director of Care Services

Job Locations US-CA-Carlsbad
ID
2025-21724
Category
Health & Wellness
Type
Regular Full-Time

Job Description

The Director, Care Services provides leadership, operational oversight, and clinical support for Assisted Living and Memory Care departments within an assigned portfolio of communities. This role offers a blend of remote and on-site engagement, regularly traveling to communities to provide hands-on coaching, training, and operational support.

 

This position is based in Colorado, candidates must live or be willing to relocate to Colorad.  Frequent in-state and out-of-state travel to various Kisco communities required up to 50%.

 

Essential Job Functions

Operational Leadership & Community Support

  • Provide coaching, guidance, and support to onsite care leadership, including labor management, staffing strategy, and acuity-based resource allocation.

  • Conduct operational reviews and evaluate Leading Indicators to identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue performance, and best-practice adoption.

  • Deliver on-site support, training, and interim leadership coverage as needed.

  • Assist with the planning and successful opening of new communities, ensuring proper implementation of care services and systems.

Compliance, Quality & Care Standards

  • Ensure all care services meet or exceed state and federal regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on care policies, labor management, EHR systems, care margin sustainability, and resident/associate experience.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and standardized operating practices for care delivery, assessment, documentation, and billing.

  • Support communities in achieving targets related to compliance, care margins, occupancy, and resident satisfaction.

Team Development & Talent Management

  • Train, mentor, and develop care managers, care coordinators, and departmental leaders.

  • Ensure all care staff are trained and compliant with regulatory and company requirements.

  • Partner with Executive Directors in recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention of care team members.

  • Develop and support initiatives that attract, develop, and retain high-quality care talent.

Program Development & Innovation

  • Drive ongoing care systems innovation; stay current with best-in-class care models and industry advancements.

  • Support development and implementation of care-related technology and systems.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to design and execute operational strategies that support organizational success and growth.

  • Share best practices across the organization to enhance care quality and associate engagement.

  • Lead or support sustainability, renovation, and environmental improvement projects for care service areas.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

  • Create recognition opportunities for care innovations, best practices, and high-performing teams.

  • Present at or attend industry events to promote the organization’s model and achievements.

  • Review resident satisfaction trends and partner with communities to create and execute improvement plans.

  • Collaborate with Dining Services to ensure appropriate assessment and delivery of special diets.

Other Responsibilities

  • Perform additional duties as required to support community and organizational success.

Education & Experience

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or related field preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare management experience, including 5 years in a leadership role; multi-site leadership experience strongly preferred.

  • Strong understanding of care services regulations and industry best practices.

  • Proven experience managing budgets, staffing, and operational systems.

  • Demonstrated success building partnerships and collaborating across departments.

  • Ability to travel frequently to communities for on-site support.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Knowledge of Assisted Living and Memory Care operations, staffing models, and regulatory requirements.

  • Experience working with EHR systems and care management software.

  • Commitment to delivering high-quality care and exceptional resident experiences.

Special Requirements / Certifications

  • RN, LPN, or LVN licensure preferred, but not required.

What's in it for me? (Great Question!)

  • Competitive pay: $115,000-$125,000/ Yr. Based on Experience

  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental

  • Matching 401k
  • Generous Time Off
  • Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

 

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

 

 All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check

 

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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