Role Overview
The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader in senior care, ensuring high-quality, consistent resident support while mentoring the caregiving team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate staff coverage
- Provide hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Coach caregivers on quality standards, hospitality, and documentation
- Review charting and ensure adherence to Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
- Monitor resident health changes and communicate concerns promptly
- Support onboarding and mentor new team members
- Promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions
Qualifications & Skills:
- High School Diploma or 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 environments
Additional Information:
The role combines hands-on caregiving with frontline leadership, modeling professionalism and compassion. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including health plans, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth.