Lead Caregiver

LAUREL OAKS; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Safe Harbor matching contribution

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Access to earned wages

Generous PTO

Scheduling system

Discount Marketplace

WalkingSpree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Glendale, WI is hiring for a full-time caregiving leadership role. The position requires experience in long-term care, dementia knowledge, and strong verbal communication to mentor staff and coordinate resident care.

It involves supervising caregivers and assisting with care planning and family communications. The role emphasizes Meaningful Moments mentoring, adherence to care philosophy, and active participation in caregiving teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in long-term care.
• Basic knowledge of dementia and related care needs of the residents.
• Ability to model good care practices and resident communication strategies.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including ability to give direction in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Has completed Meaningful Moments training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orientating and mentoring new caregivers.
• Acts as a role model for all employees.
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy.
• Acts as a leader and a voice for caregivers, when needed.
• May attend and participate in family care conferences.
• Answers questions and provides help and support to all caregivers.
• May assist in ordering wellness supplies, at the direction of the Health Services Director.
• Assists with supervision and scheduling of caregivers, provides information regarding caregiver performance issues, to the Charge Nurse, or in the absence of the Charge Nurse, to the Health Services Director.
• Provides necessary and pertinent resident information to shift Caregivers, in conjunction with the Charge Nurse and/or Health Services Director.
• In conjunction with the Charge Nurse, receives report from other Lead Caregivers and gives report to on-coming Lead Caregivers.
• Is assigned other tasks at the discretion of the Health Services Director and Administrator.
• Provides Meaningful Moments mentoring to ensure each caregiver consistently demonstrates the skills to provide Meaningful Moments for the residents and their families.

Skills

One year experience

Dementia care knowledge

Verbal communication

Meaningful Moments training

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Is Remote Position: No Pay Rate: 19 Shift: Split Shift

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Perks and Benefits*:

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum of one year experience in long-term care.
• Basic knowledge of dementia and related care needs of the residents.
• Ability to model good care practices and resident communication strategies.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including ability to give direction in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Has completed Meaningful Moments training.

Essential Functions:

Training and Supervision

• Assist in orientating and mentoring new caregivers.
• Acts as a role model for all employees.
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy.
• Acts as a leader and a voice for caregivers, when needed.
• May attend and participate in family care conferences.
• Answers questions and provides help and support to all caregivers.
• May assist in ordering wellness supplies, at the direction of the Health Services Director.
• Assists with supervision and scheduling of caregivers, provides information regarding caregiver performance issues, to the Charge Nurse, or in the absence of the Charge Nurse, to the Health Services Director.
• Provides necessary and pertinent resident information to shift Caregivers, in conjunction with the Charge Nurse and/or Health Services Director.
• In conjunction with the Charge Nurse, receives report from other Lead Caregivers and gives report to on-coming Lead Caregivers.
• Is assigned other tasks at the discretion of the Health Services Director and Administrator.
• Provides Meaningful Moments mentoring to ensure each caregiver consistently demonstrates the skills to provide Meaningful Moments for the residents and their families.

Resident Care

• Assists with resident medication assistance/administration, in coordination with the Charge nurse, where allowed by state regulations.
• May assist the Health Services Director in the development and implementation of resident service plans.
• Provides personal care assistance to residents as needed, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, changing bed linens, and providing ambulation assistance.
• Reports observations and changes in resident condition to the Charge Nurse, and/or the Health Services Director.
• Provides appropriate resident care documentation, in accordance with JEA policies and procedures.
• Assists with resident care monitoring systems such as weights, skin, and vital signs, at the direction of the Health Services Director.
• Leads and/or assists with scheduled or spontaneous resident activities to enrich the daily lives of the residents, in coordination with the Program Coordinator and/or Health Services Director.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work full-time, as scheduled on various shifts.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

• Medium work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to see well enough to write and read, and to visually interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families and staff.