Role Overview

The Lead Caregiver is a frontline leader responsible for ensuring exceptional resident care in a senior living environment.
They lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate coverage to maintain smooth operations.
Providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), they support residents directly and coach caregiving team members on quality standards, documentation, and hospitality.
They review charting to ensure alignment with Individualized Service Plans (ISP), monitor resident changes, and communicate concerns promptly.
Supporting onboarding and mentoring new staff, the Lead Caregiver promotes safety, compliance, and effective shift transitions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED, age 18+
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications
• Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care

Key Duties:

• Lead shift operations and team coordination
• Provide direct resident support with ADLs
• Coach and mentor caregiving staff
• Ensure documentation accuracy and plan adherence
• Monitor resident health and communicate concerns
• Support safety, compliance, and team onboarding

The role combines hands-on caregiving with leadership responsibilities to deliver compassionate, high-quality senior care.