Lead Caregiver/Medication Tech

Job Summary

Life Care Homes is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Lead Caregiver / Resident Care Supervisorto join our growing team.

We are a nurse-owned residential care organization providing personalized care to seniors in a small, home-like environment. Our residents include individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, mobility limitations, and other conditions requiring assistance with daily living.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable providing direct resident care while supervising and supporting our caregiver team. This individual must demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of resident safety, dignity, and quality of life.

This is not a traditional office management position. The selected candidate must be willing to work alongside caregivers, provide hands-on care, assist with medication management within their authorized scope, and step in when additional support is needed.

Key ResponsibilitiesResident Care & Daily Living Assistance

• Provide hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Assist residents with transfers, mobility, repositioning, and fall prevention.
• Ensure residents are appropriately dressed, groomed, and ready for daily activities.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, appetite, and cognitive functioning.
• Support residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other memory-related conditions.
• Promote meaningful daily activities, social engagement, and a positive living environment.

Medication Management

• Assist with medication administration only as permitted by Alabama law, applicable credentials, and organizational policies.
• Ensure medication schedules and documentation are followed.
• Review medication records for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and promptly report medication discrepancies, missed doses, and potential adverse reactions to the supervising nurse.
• Coordinate medication refills and pharmacy deliveries as assigned.
• Maintain proper medication storage, organization, and security.

Caregiver Supervision & Leadership

• Provide daily oversight, direction, and support to live-in and PRN caregivers.
• Train and orient new caregivers on resident care plans, documentation procedures, and company expectations.
• Monitor caregiver performance, professionalism, attendance, and adherence to established policies.
• Ensure assigned caregivers complete daily responsibilities.
• Address routine caregiver concerns and promptly escalate issues requiring management intervention.
• Assist with staffing coverage and provide direct care when needed.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a resident-centered culture.

Resident Monitoring & Documentation

• Perform routine rounds at assigned Life Care Homes locations.
• Ensure accurate completion of care notes, vital sign logs, bowel movement records, meal intake records, and repositioning documentation.
• Monitor resident safety equipment, including bed alarms, chair alarms, and door alarms.
• Report falls, injuries, behavioral changes, and other significant incidents immediately according to company policy.
• Assist the nurse with coordinating resident appointments, home health services, hospice visits, and other care services.
• Monitor supply inventory and communicate shortages.

Home Operations & Quality Assurance

• Ensure the homes remain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming.
• Monitor compliance with daily resident routines, meal schedules, and care plans.
• Communicate concerns and operational needs promptly to nursing leadership and administration.
• Assist with resident admissions, transitions, and family visits as assigned.
• Complete assigned supervisory checklists and follow up on outstanding care concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with residents, families, and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred; relevant caregiving experience required.
• Previous experience providing care to seniors with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or memory loss.
• Prior lead caregiver, supervisory, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Medication-related training or credentials preferred; medication administration duties require appropriate legal authorization.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between residential care locations.
• Ability to assist with resident transfers and other physical caregiving duties safely.
• Dependable, flexible, compassionate, and willing to provide hands-on support.
• Ability to work independently while following direction from nursing leadership and administration.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative, holds caregivers accountable, and understands that excellent resident care requires both compassion and consistency.

Our ideal candidate is someone who does not simply delegate responsibilities but actively participates in delivering quality care and ensuring that each resident's needs are met.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person