Lead HHA

Live Well Homecare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Lead Caregiver to act as shift leader in a senior care environment. You will coordinate coverage, provide hands-on ADL assistance, and guide caregivers on documentation and care standards.

The role combines frontline caregiving with leadership, mentoring new staff and maintaining safety and compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, 18+ years old
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications required
• Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills required
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and team coordination
• Provide direct resident care support
• Coach team members on quality and documentation standards
• Monitor resident health changes and communicate concerns
• Support onboarding and mentor new caregivers
• Ensure safety and compliance during shifts

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Medication Administration

Communication

Delegation

Decision-making

Assisted living experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Role Overview

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader in a senior care environment, ensuring consistent, high-quality resident care while supporting and mentoring team members. Key responsibilities include managing shift assignments, coordinating coverage, providing hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), coaching caregivers on care standards and documentation, reviewing charting to align with Individualized Service Plans (ISP), monitoring resident health, and communicating concerns promptly. The role combines hands-on caregiving with frontline leadership, modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service. The position promotes safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions, supporting onboarding and mentoring new staff.

Role Overview

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader in a senior care environment, ensuring consistent, high-quality resident care while supporting and mentoring team members. Key responsibilities include managing shift assignments, coordinating coverage, providing hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), coaching caregivers on care standards and documentation, reviewing charting to align with Individualized Service Plans (ISP), monitoring resident health, and communicating concerns promptly. The role combines hands-on caregiving with frontline leadership, modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service. The position promotes safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions, supporting onboarding and mentoring new staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma/GED, age 18+
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications
• Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care

Key Duties

• Lead shift operations and team coordination
• Provide direct resident care support
• Coach team members on quality and documentation standards
• Monitor resident health changes and communicate concerns
• Support onboarding and mentor new caregivers
• Ensure safety and compliance during shifts