Associate Executive Director

Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us, as individuals and as a company. You'll find that we are different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees alike. This is why our motto is:

The Difference Between Living and Living Well...

Creekside (independent living, assisted living, memory care) provides care for residents and their families all over the region, including Mount Vernon, Sedro-Wooley, Anacortes, Bay View and Whitney. We invite you to learn more about us and meet the team at:

As the Associate Executive Director you'll assume administrative authority in tandem with the Executive Director, are directly responsible and accountable for directing the overall management and control of the Wellness Programs of the community, its residents, and financial assets. Lastly you will delegate administrative authority and responsibility for day-to-day operations to personnel in charge when absent from the residence.

What Cascade Living and Creekside look for in an Associate Executive Director:

• Compassion and desire to work for the elderly
• Communicate effectively and succinctly by both oral and written means with residents, families, associates, vendors and the general public
• Ability to multi-task whilst maintaining exceptional organization with detail orientation
• Must be highly computer proficient
• Be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Ability to follow through with complex and detailed projects to completion
• Function independently with personal integrity, whilst maintaining flexibility
• Work effectively with residents, associates, and support agencies
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions) with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must meet all health requirements, including TB screening
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must have (or be able to obtain) ALF/RCF administrator certificate and at minimum, an HCA license

What you can expect to do as the Associate Executive Director:

• Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living Group
• Represent the residence in dealings with outside agencies including governmental agencies and third-party payers
• Be responsible for the effective operations and overall management and direction of the day-to-day functions
• Assist community in achieving compliance with all health information, privacy related laws and regulations by planning, designing, implementing, enforcing, and maintaining privacy standards and requirements set forth under federal and state law
• Interpret the residence's policies and procedures to residents, family members, visitors, associate, government agencies, etc., as necessary
• Review and develop a plan of correction for the deficiencies noted during inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to the governing board and ombudsman representative as required
• Review resident complaints and grievances and make written reports of action taken; Discuss with residents and family members as appropriate
• Interpret the residence's policies and procedures to residents, family members, visitors, associates and government agencies, etc., as necessary
• Assure implementation of all operating and financial controls required under company policy
• Maintain the physical residence and service necessary to support the safety, health, and well-being of the residents accepted for admission
• Achieve and maintain budgeted occupancy, representing the residence to the community and the company, and create a supportive and enjoyable lifestyle for the residents
• Effectively market the residence to assure that budgeted rent and occupancy goals are achieved and maintained
• Prepare annual operating budget for approval by management and allocate the resources to carry out program and activities in the residence
• Hire, evaluate, coordinate, monitor performance, schedule, and supervise managers and associates in accordance with company policy

Position Requirements:

ALF/RCF Administrators License (Washington)

Must hold a WA State nursing certification or license (HCA, CNA, LPN, or RN)

$80,000 - $90,000/annually + annual discretionary bonus based on performance
*Depending on Experience

Job Type:

• Full Time
• Weekend Availability Required

Cascade Living Group Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive wages
• Career Pathways
• Health Insurance (for those eligible)
• Voluntary benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)
• Flexible Pet Insurance for cats and dogs
• 401K (with company match)
• Payroll advances on earned wages
• Perks at Work discount program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Longevity Bonuses

Cascade Living Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check.


If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


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