Robert Bardach
Cortlandt Manor,NY
Summary
Accomplished, versatile and recently retired Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership during difficult times. Believes firmly in "person directed care" and staff empowerment. Organized, detail-oriented leader focused on the process and outcomes of care as well as the ability of members to live a meaningful life. Success implementing new programs and systems across multiple operations as well as understanding the safety and staffing challenges of current times.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Jewish Home Assisted Living
Westwood, NJ
02.2020 - 07.2021
Successfully led the organization during the first and second wave of the CoVid 19 outbreak (Spring 2020, Fall 2020) in a progressive, person centered long term care community.
Communicated and implemented all safety and infection control protocols with staff, community members and family members.
Secured all personal protective equipment, modified all operations, including dining,recreation and visitation in order to keep everyone safe.
Was part of the leadership team that rolled out the Greenhouse Program at JHAL. This included all aspects of education and skills enhancement, staff evaluation and re-organization to adapt to Greenhouse Model values and processes.
Vice President of Operations
Jewish Home Family
Rockleigh, NJ
07.2012 - 02.2020
Reported directly to the CEO and was responsible for the planning and development of the new rehabilitation center directly working with the architects and members of the Board of Trustees.
Involved in operational supervision throughout the entire organization including the nursing home operation, adult day center, home care and assisted living community.
Responsible for facilities management of all entities including fire safety, active shooter education & safety, capital budgeting and replacement and survey preparation.
Part of the executive management team that planned and installed the electronic health record, re-organized several service departments and implemented the Parkinson's Program throughout the organization.
Administrator
Several Not For Profit Organizations In New York
New York , New York
07.1980 - 07.2012
Began career as an administrative intern at Isabella Geriatric Center in northern Manhattan in 1980.
Progressively advanced career in long term care to achieve administrative positions in prestigious institutions such as the New Jewish Home (500 bed long term care, housing and community services) as well as institutions in the Bronx(Beth Abraham, Morningside House), Westchester(Dumont Masonic Home) & Rockland County(Northern Manor).
Excellent experience in leadership positions in all aspects of care including rehabilitation, long term care, community outreach, housing for elderly, home care, alzheimers/dementia care and adult day programs.
Well versed in finance, human resources and incorporating new programs and leading change. Educated and experienced in the Eden Alternative and Greenhouse Model.
Believes strongly in the not for profit, "mission based" approach to care.
Education
Master of Arts - Gerontology
New School For Social Research
New York, NY04.1987
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
State University College At Fredonia
Fredonia1978
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance - Excellent knowledge of NJ Dept of Health laws and regulations, especially on infection control and survey readiness
- Team Leadership - Has learned when and how to engage all levels of staff not only to improve morale, but also to promote growth and to work together to achieve organizational/community goals and solve big and small organizational issues via inclusion of all stakeholders
- Financial Management - Adept at monitoring budgets and expenses, have learned many methods to be more efficient and promote reimbursement
- Communication - Firm belief in frequent and ongoing communication, developed good listening skills , always willing to acknowledge feedback
Weekly Volunteer facilitator for Men's Group at Assisted Living
Since retiring in July of 2021, has facilitated weekly men's group meeting at the Assisted Living. Currently there are 12 elders that participate and the group is self directed where all members share their feelings and knowledge and opinions on whatever topic the group decides to discuss
Timeline
Executive Director
Jewish Home Assisted Living
02.2020 - 07.2021
Vice President of Operations
Jewish Home Family
07.2012 - 02.2020
Administrator
Several Not For Profit Organizations In New York
07.1980 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Gerontology
New School For Social Research
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
State University College At Fredonia