Lead Caregiver & On-Call Team Leader

Brookdale Senior Living; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access for hourly staff

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a compassionate care professional to provide direct care to older adults in a community setting. You will follow individualized service plans, assist with daily activities, and support residents’ independence while maintaining records and confidentiality.

Applicants should have a HS diploma/GED and 1 year of direct care experience with older adults; familiarity with dementia is helpful. Strong teamwork and reliable on-call participation required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience or training.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and e-mail.
• One year work experience in direct service with older adults and knowledge of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s type, is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to clients following an individual service plan.
• Assists with activities of daily living—bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, meals.
• Encourages socialization and participation in activities; fosters independence.
• Maintains client records daily per policy and procedures.
• Assists with medications as defined in procedures.
• Provides transportation to appointments and runs errands as needed.
• Maintains client confidentiality and communicates changes to supervisor.
• Assists with admissions and scheduling changes; covers shifts as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and handles emergencies per protocol.

Skills

English language

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma / GED

1 year direct care experience (older adults)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a compassionate care professional to provide direct care to older adults in a community setting. You will follow individualized service plans, assist with daily activities, and support residents’ independence while maintaining records and confidentiality.

Applicants should have a HS diploma/GED and 1 year of direct care experience with older adults; familiarity with dementia is helpful. Strong teamwork and reliable on-call participation required.