Care Manager – Senior Living

Azza HealthCare Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Lead Caregiver to act as shift leader, ensuring high-quality resident care in a senior living setting. You will manage shift assignments, coordinate coverage, and provide hands-on support with daily living activities.

You will coach caregiving staff on care standards, document care activities, and review ISP-aligned charting. Monitoring resident changes and onboarding new staff, you will promote safety and regulatory compliance with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; 18+ years old.
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications required.
• Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills needed.
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift assignments and manage attendance.
• Provide direct resident support as needed.
• Coach team members on care quality, documentation, and service standards.
• Review and ensure compliance with care plans.
• Monitor resident health and communicate concerns.
• Support staff onboarding and mentorship.
• Promote safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

CPR/First Aid

Medication administration

Communication

Delegation

Decision-making

Senior care experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Role Overview

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader, ensuring high-quality, consistent resident care in a senior living environment. They manage shift assignments, coordinate coverage, and provide hands-on support with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). This role involves coaching caregiving team members on care standards, documentation, and hospitality, as well as reviewing charting to align with Individualized Service Plans (ISP). The Lead Caregiver monitors resident changes, communicates concerns promptly, and supports onboarding and mentoring new staff. They promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions while modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.

Role Overview

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader, ensuring high-quality, consistent resident care in a senior living environment. They manage shift assignments, coordinate coverage, and provide hands-on support with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). This role involves coaching caregiving team members on care standards, documentation, and hospitality, as well as reviewing charting to align with Individualized Service Plans (ISP). The Lead Caregiver monitors resident changes, communicates concerns promptly, and supports onboarding and mentoring new staff. They promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions while modeling 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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shift assignments and manage attendance
• Provide direct resident support as needed
• Coach team members on care quality, documentation, and service standards
• Review and ensure compliance with care plans
• Monitor resident health and communicate concerns
• Support staff onboarding and mentorship
• Promote safety and regulatory compliance