Director of Resident Care

Job Details: Job Location: Fellowship Brookside - Valdosta, GA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}The Director of Resident Care is responsible for overseeing all resident care services within the community and ensuring residents receive compassionate, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment. This role provides leadership and guidance to the Resident Care team, coordinates resident assessments and service plans, oversees medication management, and ensures compliance with state regulations and company policies. The Director of Resident Care serves as a key point of contact for residents, families, healthcare providers, and community leadership.Your impact: By leading care teams and promoting person-centered care, you help residents maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life while providing peace of mind to their families.Duties Lead, supervise, and develop Resident Care Coordinators, Medication Aides, and Caregivers. Oversee resident assessments, service plans, and ongoing evaluations to ensure resident needs are met. Monitor resident health status and coordinate care with physicians, home health agencies, hospice providers, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals. Ensure proper medication management procedures are followed in accordance with state regulations and community policies. Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and changes in condition, implementing corrective actions when necessary. Maintain compliance with all applicable assisted living regulations, resident rights requirements, and company standards. Participate in resident move-ins, care plan meetings, and family conferences. Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management of resident care personnel. Promote a positive environment that supports resident well-being, engagement, and satisfaction. Maintain accurate resident records, documentation, and reports.Skills Leadership Experience: Experience supervising caregiving, resident care, or healthcare teams in assisted living, senior living, long-term care, home care, or related healthcare settings. Clinical Knowledge: Knowledge of resident assessments, service plans, medication administration, infection prevention, and age-related health conditions. Communication Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, and team members. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with assisted living regulations, resident rights, and compliance standards. Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation. Technology Skills: Proficiency with electronic health records, care management software, and Microsoft Office applications.Qualifications: a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required. Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience in assisted living, senior living, long-term care, or a healthcare setting preferred. CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification. Strong leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and team development skills. Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare providers.Physical Requirements: Body Positions: Sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling Body Movements: Lift (at least 35 lbs with or without assistance), bend torso, reach, turn head and torso, and/or push (at least 100 lbs with or without assistance) for up to 12-hour intervals. Body Senses: Must have adequate use of eyes and ears; adequate power of speech.Mental Requirements: Reading: Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions pertaining to the care and oversight of the residents. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with peers and supervisors. Language: Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, well enough to give instructions, relay information, and carry on effective interchange with staff and residents. Social: Must be able to relate well with others and provide a non-hostile workplace as well as receive direction from peers and supervisors with a positive attitude.