Role Overview: The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader in senior care, ensuring high-quality resident support and team supervision.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading shift assignments, managing attendance, and coordinating coverage
- Providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Coaching caregivers on quality standards, hospitality, and documentation
- Reviewing charting to ensure alignment with Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
- Monitoring resident conditions and communicating concerns promptly
- Supporting onboarding and mentoring new team members
- Promoting safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma/GED; age 18+
- CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications
- Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making abilities
- Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care environments
Key Attributes: The role requires professionalism, accountability, compassion, and leadership to deliver consistent, exceptional care while supporting team development.