Lead Caregiver

The Village at Germantown, Inc.; Germantown, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Village at Germantown, Inc. is seeking a Lead Caregiver to guide our Companion Care team and oversee hands-on resident care.

You will mentor caregiving staff, model a compassionate, professional approach, and collaborate with the Assistant Manager and Manager to ensure quality care and policy compliance. You will lead by example—support residents with daily living activities, monitor health and documentation, and coordinate care plans while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of prior caregiving experience.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
• Friendly, courteous, and professional communication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read regulations and resident records.
• Legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Serve as a positive role model by setting a “can-do” tone each shift.
• Support, motivate, and inspire caregiving team members.
• Train and mentor new team members using the onboarding program.
• Address caregiving questions and concerns from team members.
• Review caregiving duties to ensure quality and compliance.
• Monitor and document resident health, behavior, and care needs.
• Provide medication reminders and complete required documentation.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and manage on-call phone as scheduled.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, and leadership.
• Provide tours to prospective residents and families when leadership is unavailable.
• Escort residents to medical appointments as needed.
• Ensure resident safety and follow all emergency, evacuation, and care protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and client information.
• Attend meetings, in-services, and required training.
• Assist leadership with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Regulations literacy

Legible handwriting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Tuition assistance


• Vision insurance

Lead Caregiver

Position Summary

The Lead Caregiver plays a key leadership role within our Companion Care team. This position provides hands-on care to residents while also supporting, mentoring, and motivating caregiving team members. The Lead Caregiver works closely with the Companion Care Assistant Manager and Companion Care Manager to ensure exceptional resident care, strong team performance, and compliance with all policies and care plans.

If you are a compassionate caregiver with leadership qualities and a passion for supporting both residents and teammates, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, incontinence care, vital signs, and weights


• Promote resident dignity, independence, and quality of life


• Serve as a positive role model by setting a “can-do” tone each shift


• Support, motivate, and inspire caregiving team members


• Train and mentor new team members using the onboarding program


• Address caregiving questions and concerns from team members


• Review caregiving duties to ensure quality and compliance


• Monitor and document resident health, behavior, and care needs


• Provide medication reminders and complete required documentation


• Participate in on-call responsibilities and manage on-call phone as scheduled


• Communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, and leadership


• Provide tours to prospective residents and families when leadership is unavailable


• Escort residents to medical appointments as needed


• Ensure resident safety and follow all emergency, evacuation, and care protocols


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and client information


• Attend meetings, in-services, and required training


• Assist leadership with additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Minimum of one year of prior caregiving experience


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills


• Ability to problem‑solve and work independently


• Friendly, courteous, and professional communication style


• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate simple programs


• Ability to read regulations and resident records


• Legible handwriting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds


• Ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, and use hands and fingers regularly


• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively


• Maintain a professional appearance (uniform or professional attire, name tag, minimal jewelry)