Resident Care Supervisor
$26 - $29/hr+ 403(b) Employer Match
Mid
Cheektowaga, NY, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- An active LPN license is required.
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
- Candidates must have the required references and criminal record check.
- Candidates must complete annual tuberculosis testing and an annual health assessment in accordance with New York State regulations.
- Candidates must be able to communicate with residents and staff in English and read and write English.
- Candidates must be able to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted, visually observe residents, hear emergency systems and residents' verbal needs, turn, stoop, bend and stretch to assist residents, stand for prolonged periods, use equipment competently, respond to emergencies such as choking and evacuations, and push a medication cart down a hallway without assistance.
Responsibilities
- Respect and maintain resident rights and confidentiality, and demonstrate a caring, positive attitude toward residents, staff, guests, and service providers.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Resident Care Aide and Medication Technician.
- Act professionally and serve as a role model to other staff.
- Provide orientation and training to new resident care staff, and supervise and evaluate the work performance of Resident Care Aides assigned to the shift.
- Assist residents with medication according to physician orders, quality assurance standards, and state regulations.
- Supervise medication check-in.
- Transcribe medication orders from consultations and telephone orders.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medication records.
- Oversee staff assisting with PRN medications for residents deemed incapable of making the decision by their primary care provider, in ALR/SNARLS settings only.
- Monitor residents' needs and make appropriate referrals to outside service providers.
- Communicate information about residents' physical and mental status to the Resident Care Director or attending physician as needed.
- Advise and consult with the Resident Care Director or ALP Nurse about resident care and personnel problems, and act as the administration's spokesperson by relaying information to and from resident care staff.
- Review the 24-hour report and follow up on tasks as indicated or delegated.
- Complete rounds at least twice per shift, or more if necessary; ensure supplies are available to resident care staff and make recommendations for staff assignments after rounds.
- Relate professionally to staff from regulatory agencies.
- Perform other duties as needed or requested by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- One year of caregiving experience, prior medication management experience, and supervisory experience are desired.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to multitask.
About the company
DePaul is a not-for-profit organization that provides housing and support services for seniors, people with mental illness in recovery (including those with homelessness history), addiction prevention, vocational programs, and affordable housing across 50+ sites in 14 New York counties. It coordinates housing, treatment, recovery supports, and job training tailored to each person’s needs. It differs by offering a wide range of housing, health, recovery, and vocational services under one nonprofit umbrella, with a community-focused approach that serves those facing homelessness. Its goal is to help individuals achieve the highest level of independence and stability in the environment of their choice.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Gates, New York
Founded
1958
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What believers are saying
- On September 1, 2026, Depaul reported 8,204 people supported, up 12% year-over-year.
- Families using services rose 28% to 1,456, expanding demand for Depaul’s programs.
- Dentaid’s March 2026 mobile clinics at Foyle Haven validate Depaul’s partnership appeal.
What critics are saying
- Depaul warned on September 1, 2026 that mental-health concerns jumped 93%, straining staff.
- Nine families wait for Rendu apartments, exposing housing-supply bottlenecks in Dublin.
- If Budget 2027 funding stalls, Depaul’s frontline model gets overwhelmed by rising homelessness.
What makes DePaul unique
- Depaul runs 44 homelessness services across Ireland and Northern Ireland, with 800 beds nightly.
- Its model combines emergency accommodation, outreach, mental health, and addiction support.
- Depaul’s 2025 report showed 1,012 exits from homelessness, proving operational depth.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Assistant Program
- Employee Discount Program