Lead Caregiver

The Village at Germantown

Lead Caregiver

Germantown, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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)

    Apply today to become part of a community where compassion, leadership, and quality care truly matter.