Senior Living Residence Director

The Senior Living Residence Director supervises all residence operations and coordinates between internal teams, residents’ families, and external partners. Their key missions include:

• Operational and organizational management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the residence (accommodation, catering, healthcare, activities, maintenance) and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
• Team management: Recruit, train, and supervise staff (caregivers, activity coordinators, hospitality and administrative teams), foster a positive work environment, and drive team performance.
• Financial and strategic management: Prepare and monitor the budget, optimize resources, track performance indicators, and propose continuous improvement strategies.
• Resident and family relations: Ensure resident well-being, address their needs, and maintain regular, transparent communication with families.
• Regulatory compliance and quality: Guarantee compliance with safety, hygiene, and social/healthcare regulations.
• Reporting to senior management: Present financial and operational results, monitor satisfaction indicators, and recommend strategies for residence development.

Key Skills

To succeed in this role, the Senior Living Residence Director must combine managerial, organizational, and interpersonal skills:

• Leadership and coordination: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster cohesion.
• Financial and administrative management: Strong command of budgeting and resource optimization.
• Quality of life and interpersonal skills: Active listening, empathy, and the ability to meet residents’ and families’ needs.
• Knowledge of the senior care sector: Familiarity with regulations, safety standards, and care practices.
• Soft skills: Rigor, organizational sense, strategic vision, strong communication, and leadership abilities.

Education and Qualifications

This role typically requires a Bachelor or MBA degree :

• Business administration or organizational management.
• Management of healthcare or social service facilities.

Salary

The salary of a Senior Living Residence Director varies depending on the size of the facility and experience:

• Entry level: €3,500 – €4,500 gross per month
• Experienced profile: €5,000 – €7,000 gross per month
• Senior / large groups: up to €9,000 gross per month, including bonuses and benefits

Career Development Opportunities

After several years in this role, the Senior Living Residence Director can move into positions such as:

• Regional Director or Director of multiple senior living facilities
• General Manager of a healthcare or senior care group
• Consultant in senior housing management or expert in healthcare strategy
• Entrepreneur in senior living facilities or advisory services

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