Resident Care Director

Peregrine Senior Living; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Floating holidays

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Child care reimbursement

PTO donation program

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

PTO cash-out

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Peregrine Senior Living on Onondaga Hill near Syracuse, NY, seeks a Resident Care Director to lead the Assisted Living and Memory Care team. You will recruit, train, supervise, and schedule staff to ensure 24/7 resident care per PSL standards and maintain a compliant medication system with physicians and pharmacies.

Collaborate with families and Peregrine teammates to deliver high‑quality care, develop individualized service plans, and manage the department within budget and PSL policies.

Qualifications

• RN, LPN, or LVN license required by state regulations (preferred).
• Case management experience desired.
• Experience in assisted living/memory care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and schedule staff 24/7 per PSL policies.
• Establish and maintain a compliant medication system; document, train staff, coordinate with physicians/pharmacies.
• Collaborate with team, residents, and families to ensure high quality care and individualized service plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

RN/LPN/LVn license

Case management experience

Senior living experience

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Are you seeking a role that encourages you to lead an Assisted Living and Memory Care team effectively? If so, our Resident Care Director position may be the perfect fit! We would love to connect with you!

Schedule:

Full Time

Salary:

$70,000–$83,000/year – based on experience

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Aetna Health Plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Compassionate PTO Donation Program – to support a team member
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO Cash-Out Program
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match

We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Resident Care Director with employee management experience.

Resident Care Director Responsibilities include:

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, manage, develop schedules, and ensure adequate resident care department staffing 24/7 according to PSL policies, procedures, and standards
• Establish and maintain a medication system that adheres to state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines; this includes maintaining accurate documentation, training resident medication assistants, and communicating with physicians, pharmacies, and responsible parties
• Work collaboratively with all Peregrine team members, service providers, residents, and their families to ensure the highest quality of care and lifestyle; this includes coordinating and providing therapeutic interventions from move-in through discharge by developing and educating all care staff on individualized resident service plans
• As the Resident Care Director, lead the Resident Care Department within budget and according to PSL policies, procedures, and standards, maintaining adequate resident care supplies
• Act as a liaison for all aspects related to resident care within the community

Resident Care Director / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Education & Experience:

• Registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed vocational nurse licensed to practice as required by state regulations preferred
• Case management experience preferred
• Experience and knowledge in all aspects of senior living, including assisted living, memory care, and enhanced assisted living, preferred

Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for its innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care–based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population.

Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill, located just outside of Syracuse, NY, is a leading provider of assisted living and memory care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation:

• Peregrine Proud: Acknowledgment of exceptional employee performance
• Monthly All-Staff Gift Card Drawings
• Periodic All-Staff Appreciation Community Events
• Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus & Celebration

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and current business needs.