Role Overview

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader in senior care, ensuring high-quality, compassionate resident care while supervising 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 care quality, hospitality, and documentation standards
• Reviewing charting to ensure compliance with Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
• Monitoring resident health changes and communicating concerns promptly
• Supporting onboarding and mentoring new team members
• Promoting safety, compliance, and smooth 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 settings

The role combines hands-on caregiving with frontline leadership, modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.