Resident care supervisor vs lead care manager

The differences between resident care supervisors and lead care managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a resident care supervisor, becoming a lead care manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a resident care supervisor has an average salary of $52,125, which is higher than the $38,192 average annual salary of a lead care manager.

The top three skills for a resident care supervisor include patients, patient care and quality care. The most important skills for a lead care manager are patients, quality care, and customer service.

Resident care supervisor vs lead care manager overview

	Resident Care Supervisor	Lead Care Manager
Yearly salary	$52,125	$38,192
Hourly rate	$25.06	$18.36
Growth rate	6%	28%
Number of jobs	75,995	87,167
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Average age	44	47
Years of experience	2	6

What does a resident care supervisor do?

A resident care supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of care staff in assisted living and memory care. They also provide assuring caring and personalized assistance to residents or patients. Their duties and responsibilities include upholding caregivers to accountability in terms of punctuality and shift attendance and ensuring overall good relations with the residents.

What does a lead care manager do?

A Lead Care Manager acts as the supervisor in a Care Facility. They are responsible for dealing with and assisting individuals who need special treatment. They provide services based on the diagnosis of the health professional and ensure that every program under their division is compliant with the guidelines. They also give necessary care for individuals who are having difficulties and provides efficient customer service by updating social media platforms and local businesses.

Resident care supervisor vs lead care manager salary

Resident care supervisors and lead care managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Resident Care Supervisor	Lead Care Manager
Average salary	$52,125	$38,192
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $78,000	Between $20,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New York	New York
Best paying company	Mayo Clinic	Accenture
Best paying industry	Education	Education

Differences between resident care supervisor and lead care manager education

There are a few differences between a resident care supervisor and a lead care manager in terms of educational background:

	Resident Care Supervisor	Lead Care Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Most common major	Nursing	Nursing
Most common college	University of Southern California	University of Pennsylvania

Resident care supervisor vs lead care manager demographics

Here are the differences between resident care supervisors' and lead care managers' demographics:

	Resident Care Supervisor	Lead Care Manager
Average age	44	47
Gender ratio	Male, 34.8% Female, 65.2%	Male, 21.6% Female, 78.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.7% Asian, 9.0% White, 66.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 8.0% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	12%

Differences between resident care supervisor and lead care manager duties and responsibilities

Resident care supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage pediatrics emergencies, indoor & outdoor patients, neonatal & intensive care units.
meet state, agency and Medicaid requirements.
Assist with calling DSS to check consumers Medicaid and their indictor status.
Certify temperament tester and certify euthanasia technician.
Identify and resolve drug-relate issues with patients medication regimen.
Provide excellent customer service and counseling for animal surrenders and euthanasia.

Lead care manager example responsibilities.

Manage marketing programs for online and direct mail; including virtual tours, Facebook, Craigslist and managing realtor website.
Manage listings, websites and MLS data.
Manage complicated cases involving serious injuries, medical evacuations, cruise ship disembarkation, and repatriation of remains with compassion.
Utilize SalesForce (CRM) to manage/maintain client accounts.
Comply with Medicaid billing and timelines.
Qualify in CPR, fire safety and have obtained all states regulations requirement.

Resident care supervisor vs lead care manager skills

Common resident care supervisor skills

Patients, 19%
Patient Care, 11%
Quality Care, 8%
Medication Administration, 8%
Direct Care, 7%
Home Health, 7%

Common lead care manager skills

Patients, 12%
Quality Care, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Good Judgment, 7%
Senior Care, 6%
State Regulations, 6%

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