At Home Helpers Home Care, we recognize that leadership within our caregiving team is crucial to maintaining the highest quality of care for our clients. We are seeking a dedicated and organized Lead Caregiver to provide both hands-on care and office-based support. This full-time position offers consistent, guaranteed hours with a steady work schedule, ensuring a reliable income.
The Lead Caregiver will play a critical role in both client care and overseeing the daily operations of our caregiving team. You’ll be working closely with management, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service while also providing mentorship and support to fellow caregivers. This position requires you to be available in the office for coordination tasks, while also being ready to fill in for caregivers and respond to client needs. Must have a car and be able to travel within San Mateo County.
What We Offer:
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week with a consistent schedule
- Competitive pay
- A stable work environment with opportunities for growth
- Career development and leadership training
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and additional benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary contact for both clients and caregivers, ensuring smooth communication and service delivery
- Be available in the office to coordinate caregiver schedules, provide administrative support, and handle day-to-day client inquiries
- Step in to provide direct client care as needed, including assisting with ADL (activities of daily living), meal preparation, and companionship
- Mentor and train new caregivers, ensuring they adhere to company policies and best practices in client care
- Monitor the progress of ongoing care plans, adjusting when necessary to meet client needs
- Manage client care documentation and ensure all records are up to date
- Respond quickly to urgent client or caregiver needs, including filling in on shifts when necessary
- Collaborate with office management to improve service delivery and caregiving processes
- Attend regular team meetings and provide feedback on ways to enhance the client and caregiver experience
Skills and Qualifications:
- Prior experience in caregiving, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to work a consistent, full-time schedule (40 hours/week)
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Comfortable providing both hands-on care and office-based support
- Compassion for the elderly and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation for client visits
- Experience using basic computer applications for scheduling and documentation
Experience & Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of caregiving experience
- Must be able to communicate and understand English
- We utilize E-Verify for work eligibility
- Previous leadership or management experience preferred
- Must pass a criminal and Department of Motor Vehicles background check
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment and provide direct care as needed
Why Join Us? As a Lead Caregiver at Home Helpers Home Care, you will enjoy the stability of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek while making a meaningful impact on the lives of both clients and caregivers. You’ll have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, working closely with our office team to ensure that every client receives the highest quality care. If you are a compassionate, detail-oriented individual who is ready for a consistent schedule and a rewarding career in home care, we encourage you to apply.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Home Helpers Corporate.
Home Helpers of San Mateo County is looking for Exceptional Caregivers with starting pay of $20/hr! Work for an award-winning company that has a culture built around kindness. We are respectful of your time and offer flexible schedules Find deep purpose in a job that often doesn't feel so much like a job. We are looking for people just like you to join our amazing team of in-home caregivers.
Many seniors need help during this time and we have the hours you are looking for! We are a 9-year "Employer of Choice" and one of the fastest-growing and most respected agencies in San Mateo County. Join our friendly and professional team today!
Actual Caregiver Testimonials:
“Everybody is friendly, supportive and professional.”
“They supply me with all the information I need and they are professional with their opinions.”
"They are good at recognizing the small little things we do. They call me to thank me and they call to tell me that they are proud of me and that they are always there for me.”
