Director of Home Care - RN/LPN
The Avalon · Towson
Position Title: Director of Home Care – RN/LPN
Pay: $105,000–$126,000
Who We Are:
If you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of the Blakehurst team! You’ll join others who’ve quickly found that Blakehurst is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. Blakehurst is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Towson, MD, near Baltimore. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 300 seniors we serve. We do that by providing opportunities for residents to live life to the fullest. When you work at Blakehurst, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Resident sponsored educational scholarships
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Free on-site parking
- Free transportation to and from the closest bus stop
- Now offering DailyPay
An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun
Position Summary
The Director of Home Care is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and growth of Blakehurst's private duty home care program. This role oversees daily operations, staff development, quality assurance, client satisfaction, financial performance, and regulatory compliance while ensuring the delivery of exceptional care and service.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this leader will drive program growth, foster strong relationships with residents and families, and build a high-performing team dedicated to providing outstanding care.
Primary Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and support Home Care team members to achieve exceptional service outcomes.
- Recruit, onboard, train, develop, and evaluate agency personnel.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide coaching and performance development opportunities for staff.
Resident & Client Care Excellence
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality private duty services.
- Assess client needs and ensure appropriate staffing and service assignments.
- Facilitate care conferences with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners as needed.
Maintain a strong commitment to quality assurance, safety, and resident satisfaction.
Operations & Financial Management
- Direct daily business operations of the Home Care program.
- Monitor financial performance, payroll, billing, budgeting, and cost controls.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Partner with leadership to support strategic planning and organizational goals.
Business Development & Program Growth
- Develop and execute marketing initiatives to increase awareness and utilization of Home Care services.
- Build relationships that support program growth and resident engagement.
Identify opportunities to enhance services, improve outcomes, and drive revenue growth.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and client records.
- Oversee quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and emergency preparedness planning.
Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
Qualifications:
- RN or LPN licensure required.
- Minimum of three years of leadership or management experience in home care, private duty care, healthcare, senior living, or a related field.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing operations, budgets, staffing, and service delivery.
- Ability to work independently while effectively leading a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance if transportation services are provided.
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.
EEO Employer
Lead and grow Blakehurst's private duty home care program while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults. The Director of Home Care oversees operations, team development, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and program growth, ensuring exceptional care and service for residents and families.