Resident Care Director

Resident Care Director

Vibrant Life Senior Living of Temperance is seeking an experienced Resident Care Director to join our leadership team.

The Resident Care Director is responsible for the leadership oversight and accountability of the resident care department while ensuring residents receive safe consistent high-quality care. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with community leadership residents families physicians pharmacy and other healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and daily oversight of the resident care team
Supervise train coach and hold the care team accountable to established expectations
Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling of the resident care department
Complete and oversee resident assessments care plans and required documentation
Monitor changes in resident condition and ensure appropriate follow-up and communication
Oversee medication management practices medication carts documentation and medication-related processes
Conduct routine resident and community rounds to ensure care needs and service expectations are being met
Ensure resident care assignments and responsibilities are clearly established and completed
Coordinate care and communicate effectively with residents families physicians pharmacy hospice home health and other providers
Participate in new-resident assessments and help determine appropriate placement and level of care
Ensure resident and employee records meet company and regulatory requirements
Maintain compliance with applicable Michigan HFA and AFC regulations company policies and established standards of care
Investigate resident care concerns incidents and changes in condition and ensure appropriate follow-up
Participate in hiring orientation training performance management and ongoing development of resident care staff
Share in leadership/on-call responsibilities and provide support during staffing or resident-care needs when necessary
Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and leadership team to maintain a safe accountable resident-centered community

Qualifications:

LPN preferred
Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
Previous assisted living memory care senior living or long-term care experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of medication management resident assessment care planning and documentation
Ability to effectively lead and hold a care team accountable
Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to respond appropriately to changing resident and staffing needs
Must demonstrate professionalism reliability sound judgment and a resident-first approach

We are looking for a hands-on leader who is comfortable being present in the community supporting and developing the care team maintaining clear expectations and ensuring residents consistently receive the quality of care they deserve.