Lead Caregiver

Colony court; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Short- and long-term disability保险

Voluntary life and AD&D insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ingleside – Colony Court Senior Living in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Lead Caregiver for the evening shift to support our care team and residents. As Lead Caregiver, you’ll perform hands-on care while guiding new staff, coordinating daily operations, and partnering with nursing leadership to ensure dependable, compassionate care during 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shifts.

Eligible applicants hold Minnesota CNA in good standing (or able to complete agency training) and have strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must be a Minnesota CNA in good standing or able to complete agency training.
• Experience with older adults preferred.
• Assisted living/long-term care/memory care experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care including bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers and meals.
• Help orient and train new employees and provide day-to-day support.
• Assist with scheduling needs, on-call coverage, and attendance procedures.
• Administer medications and complete delegated treatments as assigned.
• Check and document vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Prepare medication and appointment documentation.
• Assist with resident supplies, facility inventory, and weekly ordering.
• Follow infection prevention, equipment sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other departments for resident-centered care.

Skills

CNA MN

Experience with older adults

Leadership responsibilities

Dependable team member

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Caregiver – Evening Shift
Full-Time | 2:00 PM–10:30 PM | $20.00–$24.50/hour
Ingleside | Colony Court Senior Living

Ready to take the next step in senior care?

Ingleside is looking for an experienced Lead Caregiver to support our evening team and help provide dependable, compassionate care to our residents. This role combines hands‑on caregiving with added leadership responsibilities, including supporting new team members, coordinating daily operations, and partnering with nursing leadership.

Family‑owned and operated since 1991, Colony Court Senior Living Solutions is committed to creating a welcoming environment where residents are treated like family and employees know their work matters.

Schedule & Pay

• Full-time evening shift: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
• $20.00–$23.00/hour based on experience
• $0.50/hour evening differential
• $1.00/hour weekend differential
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating holidays required

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Caregiver, you’ll help keep the evening shift running smoothly while remaining actively involved in resident care. Responsibilities include:

• Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers, meals, and other activities of daily living
• Help orient and train new employees and provide day‑to‑day support to caregiving staff
• Assist with scheduling needs, on‑call coverage, and attendance procedures
• Administer medications and complete delegated treatments as assigned
• Check and document vital signs and promptly communicate resident condition changes to nursing staff
• Prepare medication and appointment documentation
• Assist with resident supplies, facility inventory, and weekly ordering
• Follow infection prevention, equipment sanitation, and safety procedures
• Work closely with nursing leadership and other departments to support consistent, resident‑centered care

What We’re Looking For

• Active Minnesota CNA in good standing or ability to successfully complete agency‑provided training
• Experience working with older adults preferred
• Assisted living, long‑term care, or memory care experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of related experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable team member who is comfortable taking on leadership responsibilities
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Short‑and long‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Employee referral program

Take the Next Step

If you’re an experienced caregiver who enjoys supporting both residents and coworkers, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.