Lead Caregiver – Senior Care Leadership

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader in a senior living environment, ensuring exceptional resident care while coaching and supporting the caregiving team. Responsibilities include

leading shift assignments, managing attendance, and coordinating coverage

providing hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

coaching caregivers on quality, hospitality, and documentation standards

reviewing charting to ensure alignment with Individualized Service Plans (ISP)

monitoring resident changes and communicating concerns promptly

supporting onboarding and mentoring new team members

promoting safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions

.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma/GED, holds

CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications

, and demonstrates

strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills

. Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care is preferred. This role combines hands-on caregiving with frontline leadership, modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.