Care Manager – Lead

LiveWell Homecare Agency; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Lead Caregiver to supervise shifts, ensure exceptional resident care, and coach the caregiving team in best practices.

Responsibilities include assigning shifts, monitoring attendance, assisting with ADLs, and guiding staff on documentation to stay aligned with ISP. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and professional conduct on every shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications.
• Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift assignments and manage attendance.
• Provide hands-on ADL assistance.
• Coach caregivers on quality and documentation standards.
• Review charting to align with ISP.
• Support onboarding and mentoring new team members.
• Promote safety, compliance, and professional conduct.

Skills

Communication

Delegation

Decision-making

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Job description

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.