Resident Care Director

Vibrant Senior Living - Temperance•Bedford Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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