Lynda Sawyer
Paola,KS
Summary
I carry 10+ years experience specifically in Healthcare Management throughout Independent Living and Assisted Living environments. I am known to be highly motivated, deadline-driven, organized and detail orientated. I utilize collaborative approach to team performance to solve complex problems to achieve effective leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director, Senior Care Assisted Living
Homestead of Stanley_Midwest Health Inc.
Stanley, KS
12.2025 - Current
- Manage and direct the Assisted Living Community in accordance with company policy and procedures for healthcare regulations.
- Maintain quality care for all residents and families by continually building relationships with them.
- Monitor day to day operations while working closely with the Regional Director to prepare annual budget and other records.
- Managing associates, recruiting, hiring, orientation training for on-going open positions and conducting current associate in-service meetings within the community.
Executive Director
Vintage Park Stanley/ Grace Management
Overland Park, KS
01.2018 - 12.2025
- Oversee all aspects of operations
- Manage community budgets and financial planning
- Provide quality care & assistance with Nursing Assessments
- Develop and execute strategic goals
- Encourage occupancy growth through trust-building
- Hire, mentor and develop strong team members
- Connect strong relationships with residents, families and community partners
- Provide exceptional sales and marketing skills
HIS Coordinator-Manager for Senior Services
CCNEKS
Overland Park, KS
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assume day to day operations (payroll, budgets, state/county surveys/audits)
- Provide Seniors in-home services to keep them independent
- Assist in recruitment/orientation hire process for all new employees
- Always managed on average 35-40 employees
- Council and conduct employee evaluations and client supervisory visits
- Complete employee scheduling
- Perform all face-to-face visits for admissions and new clients
- Bill and post all HCBS
Home Health Aide & Certified Nurse Assistant
Gentiva Hospice
Lenexa, KS
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Performed duties essentially of personal care and palliative care
- Took vitals, assessments, and assist with care plans
- Worked closely with RN case manager on wound care as needed
- Kept nutrition and medication records
- Monitored pain levels with patients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership and Business Management
Mid-America Nazarene University
Olathe, KS01-2014
Associates of General Science - Pre-Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS01-2012
Skills
- Versatile skill set in customer service
- Sales and communications
- Hold over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare industry
- Hard working individual with excellent office management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork balance
- Accounting and bookkeeping experience with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strengths in multitasking in fast-paced work environments
- Computer literate with proficiency in excel, word, office, power point, and medical software
- Considered to be a self-starter and quick learner
Certification
- Assisted Living Operator License- Dec. 2014
- Long Term Care Administrator License (AIT complete)- Dec. 2014
Timeline
Executive Director, Senior Care Assisted Living
Homestead of Stanley_Midwest Health Inc.
12.2025 - Current
Executive Director
Vintage Park Stanley/ Grace Management
01.2018 - 12.2025
HIS Coordinator-Manager for Senior Services
CCNEKS
01.2015 - 01.2018
Home Health Aide & Certified Nurse Assistant
Gentiva Hospice
01.2003 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership and Business Management
Mid-America Nazarene University
Associates of General Science - Pre-Nursing
Johnson County Community College