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Resident Care Director jobs are open across skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, memory care centers, and continuing care retirement communities, at every level from newly licensed RN supervisor to VP of Clinical Operations, with specializations in dementia care, MDS coordination, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Resident Care Clinical Supervisor
Green Acres of Standale
Location: Standale, Michigan
Position Type: Full-Time - Salary Based
Schedule: Third Shift | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Weekend & Holiday Requirements: Must be available to work every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and participate in the holiday rotation as scheduled.
Position Overview
Green Acres of Standale, a Retirement Living Management community, is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Resident Care Clinical Supervisor to join our leadership team.
This position combines hands-on resident care, staff supervision, clinical oversight, and operational management on the third shift. The ideal candidate has healthcare experience, strong leadership abilities, and a genuine passion for serving seniors.
The Resident Care Clinical Supervisor plays an important role in ensuring residents receive exceptional care while supporting, educating, and developing the caregiving team. This position helps oversee overnight community operations, promotes regulatory compliance, maintains quality standards, and fosters a positive environment built on teamwork, dignity, compassion, and respect.
We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative, communicates effectively, and understands that quality resident care begins with strong staff leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care & Clinical Oversight
- Provide and oversee direct resident care in accordance with individualized service plans and established care standards.
- Oversee medication-related responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations, training, and facility policies.
- Monitor resident health, safety, comfort, and changing care needs.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident conditions, communicating concerns to the appropriate leadership or healthcare professionals.
- Conduct medication cart audits, monitor medication supplies, and identify opportunities for improved medication compliance.
- Advocate for residents while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Assist with hands-on resident care when needed to support the caregiving team.
Staff Leadership, Supervision & Development
- Provide overnight leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to Direct Care Workers.
- Train, educate, and mentor new and existing employees.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing employee development.
- Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure staff follow established policies, procedures, and care standards.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a positive workplace culture.
- Address staff concerns and communicates performance or operational issues to the leadership team.
- Advocate for employees while maintaining organizational expectations, mission, and values.
Community Operations & Administration
- Oversee overnight operations, ensuring the community remains safe, organized, and properly staffed.
- Assist with employee scheduling, shift coverage, and staffing coordination as assigned.
- Participate in leadership on-call rotation as assigned.
- Assist with administrative responsibilities and required documentation.
- Maintain accurate resident documentation, employee records, and required reports.
- Help ensure compliance with applicable Michigan licensing requirements, state regulations, and organizational policies.
- Monitor staffing, supplies, equipment, and other operational needs.
- Oversee resident rooms, common areas, and overall community safety and cleanliness.
- Identify and communicate operational concerns, incidents, and opportunities for improvement to the leadership team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous direct care, healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care experience required.
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Medical Assistant (MA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and make sound decisions.
- Knowledge of resident care practices, medication administration, and documentation procedures.
- Ability to train, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional care to seniors.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including assisting with resident care as needed.
Why Join Green Acres?
At Green Acres, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a community where residents feel valued, employees feel supported, and families have confidence in the care we provide.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional who wants to grow in leadership while making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.
We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the ability to make a lasting impact on resident care and community operations.
Join a team where leadership, compassion, accountability, and quality care matter every day.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply through Indeed or submit a resume and relevant work experience to:
kim@rlmgmt.com
Learn more about Green Acres and Retirement Living Management at:
www.RLMGMT.com
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Resident Care Clinical Supervisor
Green Acres of Standale
Location: Standale, Michigan
Position Type: Full-Time - Salary Based
Schedule: Third Shift | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Weekend & Holiday Requirements: Must be available to work every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and participate in the holiday rotation as scheduled.
Position Overview
Green Acres of Standale, a Retirement Living Management community, is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Resident Care Clinical Supervisor to join our leadership team.
This position combines hands-on resident care, staff supervision, clinical oversight, and operational management on the third shift. The ideal candidate has healthcare experience, strong leadership abilities, and a genuine passion for serving seniors.
The Resident Care Clinical Supervisor plays an important role in ensuring residents receive exceptional care while supporting, educating, and developing the caregiving team. This position helps oversee overnight community operations, promotes regulatory compliance, maintains quality standards, and fosters a positive environment built on teamwork, dignity, compassion, and respect.
We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative, communicates effectively, and understands that quality resident care begins with strong staff leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care & Clinical Oversight
- Provide and oversee direct resident care in accordance with individualized service plans and established care standards.
- Oversee medication-related responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations, training, and facility policies.
- Monitor resident health, safety, comfort, and changing care needs.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident conditions, communicating concerns to the appropriate leadership or healthcare professionals.
- Conduct medication cart audits, monitor medication supplies, and identify opportunities for improved medication compliance.
- Advocate for residents while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Assist with hands-on resident care when needed to support the caregiving team.
Staff Leadership, Supervision & Development
- Provide overnight leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to Direct Care Workers.
- Train, educate, and mentor new and existing employees.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing employee development.
- Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure staff follow established policies, procedures, and care standards.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a positive workplace culture.
- Address staff concerns and communicates performance or operational issues to the leadership team.
- Advocate for employees while maintaining organizational expectations, mission, and values.
Community Operations & Administration
- Oversee overnight operations, ensuring the community remains safe, organized, and properly staffed.
- Assist with employee scheduling, shift coverage, and staffing coordination as assigned.
- Participate in leadership on-call rotation as assigned.
- Assist with administrative responsibilities and required documentation.
- Maintain accurate resident documentation, employee records, and required reports.
- Help ensure compliance with applicable Michigan licensing requirements, state regulations, and organizational policies.
- Monitor staffing, supplies, equipment, and other operational needs.
- Oversee resident rooms, common areas, and overall community safety and cleanliness.
- Identify and communicate operational concerns, incidents, and opportunities for improvement to the leadership team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous direct care, healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care experience required.
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Medical Assistant (MA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and make sound decisions.
- Knowledge of resident care practices, medication administration, and documentation procedures.
- Ability to train, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional care to seniors.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including assisting with resident care as needed.
Why Join Green Acres?
At Green Acres, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a community where residents feel valued, employees feel supported, and families have confidence in the care we provide.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional who wants to grow in leadership while making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.
We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the ability to make a lasting impact on resident care and community operations.
Join a team where leadership, compassion, accountability, and quality care matter every day.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply through Indeed or submit a resume and relevant work experience to:
kim@rlmgmt.com
Learn more about Green Acres and Retirement Living Management at:
www.RLMGMT.com
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Sunrise Senior Living20
- Brookdale Senior Living14
- Spectrum Retirement10
- Kaplan Senior Living10K
- Sagora Senior Living10
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in resident care director jobs.
- Current registered nurse (RN) licensure in the state of employment
- Minimum two years of clinical or supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing
- Working knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and survey processes
- Experience with MDS assessments and Medicare/Medicaid documentation requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary care teams and manage staff scheduling
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in post-acute care settings
Tips for Your Resident Care Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to survey outcomes
Hiring committees scan for deficiency-free survey history or documented quality improvement results. Pull specific outcomes from your most recent state surveys and add them to your resume under each facility, not in a summary paragraph nobody reads.
Lead with your licensure and state
Many applicant tracking systems filter resident care director candidates by RN licensure and state before a human ever sees the resume. Put your license number, issuing state, and expiration date in the header so automated screens never cut you out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists resident care director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by bed count and payer mix
A 60-bed Medicaid-heavy SNF and a 200-bed CCRC with a large private-pay population expect completely different skill sets. Read each posting for census size and payer mix before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to their operational reality.
Prepare a regulatory scenario for every interview
Interviewers at long-term care organizations almost always ask how you have handled a state or federal citation. Prepare two or three specific examples that walk through the deficiency, your corrective action plan, and the resolution, with outcomes you can describe concretely.
Negotiate start date around survey windows
If you know the facility's annual survey is approaching, propose a start date that gives you two to three weeks before the survey window opens. Demonstrating that awareness in the offer conversation signals clinical operations instincts that generic candidates miss entirely.
Resident Care Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most resident care directors?
The most active employers for resident care directors right now are Sunrise Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, and Spectrum Retirement, and the most openings are in New York, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional operators and nonprofit health systems also post frequently, so checking often gives you a fuller picture of what is open.
How many resident care director jobs are remote?
About 10% of resident care director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site clinical oversight of residents and staff. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or partial-remote flexibility are quality assurance consulting, interim leadership contracts, and corporate clinical compliance roles within larger multi-facility operators.
How do you become a resident care director?
Start by earning your registered nurse license, then gain direct clinical experience in a long-term care or post-acute setting. Build supervisory hours by moving into charge nurse or assistant director of nursing roles. Learn MDS documentation and state survey processes hands-on. Once you have demonstrated you can manage clinical staff and maintain regulatory compliance, you are positioned to move into a director role.
Can you get hired as a resident care director without director-level experience?
Yes, especially at smaller assisted living communities or facilities undergoing leadership transitions, which often promote strong assistant directors of nursing or charge nurses. Focus your application on measurable outcomes you owned: census management, staff retention improvements, or survey preparation you led. A history of stepping up during leadership gaps is often weighted as heavily as a formal director title.
What does the resident care director interview process look like?
Most facilities start with a phone screen from HR focused on licensure, availability, and compensation expectations. A second interview with the administrator or regional director typically includes scenario questions about state surveys, staffing crises, and care plan disputes. Final-round candidates often tour the facility and meet department heads, and some operators ask for a written plan addressing a current operational challenge before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to resident care director jobs?
You can find and apply to resident care director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from facilities and health systems across the United States. Search for roles that match your license state, experience level, and care setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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