Caregiver

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Lead Caregiver to act as shift leader, ensuring high-quality resident care while coaching the caregiving team. Responsibilities include leading shift assignments, managing attendance, providing hands-on ADL support, reviewing ISP-aligned charting, monitoring resident changes, and promptly communicating concerns.

You will also help onboard and mentor new staff, promote safety and compliance, and ensure smooth shift transitions with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift assignments and manage attendance.
• Provide hands-on ADL support and monitor resident changes.
• Review charting to align with ISP and communicate concerns promptly.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members.
• Promote safety and compliance and ensure smooth shift transitions.

Skills

Communication

Delegation

Decision-making

Senior care experience

Education

High school diploma or 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 coaching and supporting the caregiving team.

Responsibilities include leading shift assignments, managing attendance, providing hands-on ADL support, reviewing charting to align with Individualized Service Plans (ISP), monitoring resident changes, and communicating concerns promptly.

Additionally, the role involves supporting onboarding and mentoring new team members, promoting safety and compliance, and facilitating smooth shift transitions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications.

Key skills encompass strong communication, delegation, decision-making, and experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care. The role requires professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service, both as a working caregiver and a frontline leader.