Care Manager

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) seeks a Lead Caregiver to act as shift leader, ensuring consistent, high‑quality resident care while coaching the caregiving team in Washington state. The role balances frontline duties with leadership, offering professional growth in senior care.

Responsibilities include leading shift assignments, monitoring attendance, assisting with ADLs, reviewing ISP documentation for compliance, and mentoring new staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid and medications administration certifications required.
• Experience in assisted living or senior care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift assignments and manage caregiver workload.
• Monitor attendance and support onboarding of new team members.
• Provide hands-on assistance with ADLs and review ISP documentation for compliance.
• Monitor resident changes and promptly communicate concerns.
• Promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions.

Skills

Strong communication

Delegation

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Job description

Role Overview

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader, ensuring high-quality, consistent resident care while supporting and coaching the caregiving team.

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

• 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 position offers opportunities for career growth in senior care leadership and involves fostering a positive, supportive environment for residents and team members alike.