Role Summary

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

Key responsibilities include leading shift assignments, managing attendance, providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), coaching caregivers on quality and documentation standards, reviewing charting to ensure alignment with Individualized Service Plans (ISP), monitoring resident changes, and supporting onboarding and mentoring new team members.

The role emphasizes promoting safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions, while modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications, along with strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills. Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care is preferred.