What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager position at Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)?
Role Overview
The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader, ensuring high-quality, consistent resident care while supporting and coaching the caregiving team.
Key duties include leading shift assignments, managing attendance, providing hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), reviewing charting to ensure compliance with Individualized Service Plans (ISP), monitoring resident changes, and communicating concerns promptly.
They also support onboarding, mentor new team members, and promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions.
This role requires balancing frontline caregiving with leadership responsibilities, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.
Qualifications & Skills
The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader, ensuring high-quality, consistent resident care while supporting and coaching the caregiving team.
Key duties include leading shift assignments, managing attendance, providing hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), reviewing charting to ensure compliance with Individualized Service Plans (ISP), monitoring resident changes, and communicating concerns promptly.
They also support onboarding, mentor new team members, and promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions.
This role requires balancing frontline caregiving with leadership responsibilities, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.
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