Caregiver

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Lead Caregiver to blend hands-on care with leadership, ensuring exceptional resident support and smooth team operations.

You will assign shifts, monitor attendance, coach staff on ADL, documentation, and ISP compliance while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to contribute to a compassionate, professional homecare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPR/First Aid and medication administration certifications preferred.
• Experience in senior or assisted living care with strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead shift coverage and mentor new staff with professionalism and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift assignments, monitor attendance, and coordinate coverage to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide hands-on ADL support while coaching caregivers to meet quality standards.
• Review charting and ISP compliance; monitor resident changes and escalate concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching others

ADL assistance

Communication

Delegation

Decision-making

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Job description

The Lead Caregiver is a frontline leader responsible for ensuring exceptional resident care and supporting the caregiving team. This role involves
leading shift assignments, managing attendance, and coordinating coverage to maintain smooth operations.

Key responsibilities include providing hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), coaching caregivers on quality standards, hospitality, and documentation, and reviewing charting to ensure compliance with Individualized Service Plans (ISP). The Lead Caregiver monitors resident changes, communicates concerns promptly, and promotes safety and regulatory compliance.

The role also encompasses mentoring new team members, supporting onboarding, and fostering a professional, compassionate environment. The position requires a
high school diploma or GED, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications, along with strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills with experience in senior or assisted living care.

This role combines hands-on caregiving with leadership responsibilities, emphasizing professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service. It offers opportunities for
career growth and impactful work in senior care.