Director of SLC - Bourbonnais Grove

The Director is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the Assisted Living and Memory Care programs at the Bourbonnais Grove location. The Director will enhance and implement best-practice programs for residents living with dementia and related conditions, while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Director will drive program innovation, foster a culture of person-centered care, and ensure quality and financial performance while leading the management team in alignment with the mission, values, and strategic goals of Riverside Healthcare and Riverside Senior Life Communities. This role combines clinical insight with business acumen to deliver exceptional resident experiences and operational excellence.

Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and continuously improve dementia and Alzheimer’s care programs using evidence-based practices.
• Ensure staff are trained and competent in person-centered care for residents with cognitive impairments.
• Monitor program outcomes and resident engagement to maintain high standards of quality and innovation.
• Promote positive resident and family relations through responsive communication and personalized care.
• Support activities and engagement programs that enhance residents’ social, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Lead community operations, including recruiting and retention, performance management, scheduling, and staff development.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors, and ensure adherence to emergency procedures.
• Oversee marketing and sales activities, including public relations and prospective resident follow-up, to achieve occupancy goals.
• Manage daily operations of Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate resident move-ins and periodically review residency agreements for compliance.
• Oversee healthcare programs and services (e.g., medications, bathing, charting) and ensure adherence to all regulations.
• Maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant records for residents and staff.
• Manage IDPH surveys, including annual, life safety, and complaint surveys.
• Develop and manage budgets, monitor occupancy, revenue, and expenses, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Implement quality assurance programs to evaluate and improve departmental performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of billing, accounting, and payroll processes.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and build partnerships with local organizations to enhance community engagement and reputation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to ensure business continuity.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) :

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You :

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes :

Compensation :

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE :

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE :

Required Experience :

Required Education / Certification :

Preferred Experience :

Preferred Education / Certification :

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure / Sensory Requirements :

Exposure to

Sensory Requirements :

Activity / Lifting Requirements :

Physical Activity Distribution During a Normal Workday :

Lifting Requirements :

Lifting and Carrying Requirements : Involves carrying equipment to activity areas, typically 50 feet or less, carried waist-high. Examples include carrying chairs, boxes, tables, or assisting a resident to a standing position.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity :

Repetitive Use of Hands :

Repetitive Use of Foot or Feet in Operating Machine Control : None

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards :