Resident Care Director Role Overview

The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the clinical leader within a senior living community, responsible for overseeing
health, wellness, and care coordination to deliver safe, high-quality, resident-centered services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the nursing team and all care programs
• Conducting resident assessments and overseeing Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
• Monitoring changes in resident conditions and collaborating with physicians and clinical partners
• Overseeing medication management and infection control programs
• Driving Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and nursing regulations
• Recruiting, training, and managing clinical staff performance
• Managing staffing, scheduling, and departmental budgets
• Partnering with sales teams to evaluate move-in suitability

Preferred qualifications include:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Clinical leadership and nursing management experience in senior living or healthcare settings
• Strong knowledge of care standards, regulatory compliance, and infection control
• Leadership skills in team management, training, and performance development
• Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care and drive quality initiatives

Skills required include effective communication, clinical expertise, leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to resident wellness.