House Director- Comfort Care Hospice Home

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director will provide direction and leadership toward the achievement of the philosophy, mission, vision, and goals of Patrick Place. This is an hourly, full-time position. The Director will support the day-to-day operations of Patrick Place. The Director is hired by andreports to the Chair of the Board of Directors. Pay starts at $25.00 per hour based on experience.

LIST OF JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

● Manage the daily operations of Patrick Place in consultation with and direction from, the

chair / board of directors, including:

o Work collaboratively with individuals, hospice agencies, and patient referral

sources.

o Maintain a peaceful, safe, and secure environment.

o Effectively manages the organization’s resources within budget guidelines.

o Maintain appropriate databases to ensure documentation of home activities.

o Manage the training, support, and evaluation of a strong volunteer base, and on-

call nursing staff, and overnight aide staff to cover resident care needs.

o Serve as a community liaison with community hospice agencies, community

service groups, other comfort care homes, and educational institutions.

● Participate in fundraising planning and implementation, including:

o Attendance at community fundraisers

o Promoting Patrick Place to community service groups

o Contributing to grant application process

o Build and maintain relationships with donor sources.

o Creatively identifying funding sources.

● Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors at Board meetings and as needed.

● Other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree preferred

● Minimum of 3 years of administration experience required

● Strong verbal and written communications skills, public speaking, community relations and

volunteer management.

● Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, database management and

internet resources (e-mail & Google Docs).

● Detail oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to successfully manage multiple projects

and tasks.

● Available for on-call responsibilities.

● Ability to lift 50 lbs. from waist to chest level regularly

● Ability to descend and climb stairs on a daily basis

● Ability to squat, bend, or reach to retrieve supplies from lower shelves/cupboards located 4

inches above floor level and above head several times daily

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care
• Skilled nursing facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Scottsville, NY 14546: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person