Darcy Senador
Meridian,ID
Summary
Experienced Senior Living Director with over 15 years in senior living management, emphasizing staff leadership, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care. Led initiatives to resolve complex challenges, manage budgets, and develop training programs that enhance team performance. Focused on improving residents' quality of life and fostering an environment prioritizing resident satisfaction and staff development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Of Assisted Living & Memory Care
Hilltop Reserve Senior Living
Denver, CO
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Supervised the admission process of new residents, including assessments, paperwork and orientation.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored staff, enhancing team capabilities and service delivery.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and residents, fostering a positive environment and maintaining resident satisfaction.
- Managed budgeting processes across departments, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting operational needs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Assisted families in understanding resident rights under state law.
Executive Director Of Social Services & L.E.
Orchard Park Health Care
Centennial, CO
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized social services care plans for residents, incorporating input from residents and families during annual updates.
- Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources.
- Coordinated monthly care meetings with residents and families to ensure adherence to care plans and address daily care needs.
- Supported residents in transitioning to new environments and provided counseling to promote psychosocial health and family contentment.
- Educated residents and families about private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Administration funding options.
Assisted Living Director
The Bridge At Garden Plaza Of Aurora
Aurora, CO
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Educated patients on policies, procedures, and services to enhance their understanding and support their care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and counseled resident care team.
- Supervised Resident Care Director to ensure compliance with care standards.
- QMAP qualified, provided hands-on medication disbursement per state regulations.
- Performs QMPI audits and creates and manages Plan of Correction for deficiencies.
- Determined staffing levels and hired staff.
- Does pre-assessments of potential new residents, and consults with Executive Director and Resident Care Director.
- Contributed to ongoing service plans for residents, ensuring personalized care and support.
- Handles monthly All-Staff training and oversight.
Director Of Life Enrichment
Balfour Senior Living
Denver, CO
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Enhanced resident socialization by implementing diverse, engaging activities that fostered community connections.
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
- Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
- Cultivated relationships with performers, agents, and promoters, expanding entertainment options for events.
- Oversees the daily execution of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and the Fitness Center's programming.
- Coordinated cross-department collaborations to optimize resources and enrich resident experiences.
- Developed the Assisted Living Life Enrichment Council and advocate for resident interests and suggestions.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and inclusive leadership, role modeling integrity, and strong character to support morale.
Education
Associate Of Arts - High
Brigham Young University - Idaho Lavergne High School
La Vergne, TNAssociate's degree - Associate Of Arts
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Skills
- Senior care
- Hospice care
- Facility administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Management
- Staff development
- Training programs
- Decision-making
- People management
- Relationship building
- Patient interaction
- Phone answering
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification
- QMHP Certification
- CPR Certification
- Memory Care Certification
- Safe Quality Food Certification
- Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL)
- ServSafe
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator
- AED Certification
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Director Of Assisted Living & Memory Care
Hilltop Reserve Senior Living
09.2023 - 04.2025
Assisted Living Director
The Bridge At Garden Plaza Of Aurora
10.2022 - 09.2023
Executive Director Of Social Services & L.E.
Orchard Park Health Care
04.2022 - 10.2023
Director Of Life Enrichment
Balfour Senior Living
07.2020 - 04.2022
Associate's degree - Associate Of Arts
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Associate Of Arts - High
Brigham Young University - Idaho Lavergne High School