Executive Director (Palo Alto)

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day

As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.

We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others)

We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That’s why we offer:

• Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.

• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health.

• A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued.

Our DNA (Core Values)

We’re looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us:

• Welcoming: You’re a natural at creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet.

• Bring (Y)our Best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike.

• Empowerment: You don't wait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative.

• Growth: You’re a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer the community in accordance with these regulations and established policy, program and budget.
• Where applicable, report to the licensee on the operation of the community, and provide the licensee with necessary interpretations of recognized standards of care and supervision.
• Develop an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision.
• Recruit, employ and train qualified staff, and terminate employment of perform in an unsatisfactory manner.
• Interview potential residents and families. Complete pre-placement assessments and needs/services plans.
• Provide or ensure the provision of services to the residents with appropriate regard for the residents’ physical and mental well-being and needs, including those services identified in the residents’ pre-admission appraisal, specified in Section 87583.
• Make special provisions for the safety and guidance of residents with visual or auditory deficiencies.
• Make provision for the resident with unmet needs to attend available community programs, including but not limited to, arranging for transportation.
• Have the personal characteristics, physical energy and competence to provide care and supervision and, where applicable, to work effectively with social agencies.
• Uphold the unique Jewish component of services including the observance of Jewish Holy Days, celebration, laws and customs.

Other Job Functions

• Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:

• • Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all

• • Fostering excellence in everything we do

• • Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth

• • Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative

• Fully comply with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  

• Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
  

• Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image for the public and residents.
  

• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

Annual salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position requires a minimum of five years of administrative experience with three years in an administrative or nursing management role and experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or psychiatric nursing; requires current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations related to all levels of healthcare; required keeping abreast of current trends and new developments in nursing and healthcare administration. It requires effective verbal and literary communication skills to interact with all levels of management, other employees, and outside contacts; requires effective managerial and inter-personal skills; requires excellent fiscal and budgetary skills and the ability to plan, organize, and implement work and be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly and work under pressure with constantly changing demands.

Education

A minimum of a B.A. degree is required, and a valid California nursing home administration license.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work	Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting more than 67% of a typical workday.
X	Light Work	Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Medium Work	Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work	Exerting over 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If related to patient care - Must be able to safely assist residents/patients including but not limited to lifting, turning, supporting weight and movement.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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