Lead Caregiver/CNA
Job Description
The Lead Caregiver provides crucial support to ensure our clients have the care they need if their regularly scheduled caregiver is sick or unavailable, and also ensures new clients are able to get care started without delay. In addition to providing care to clients, the Lead Caregiver assists with on-the-job training and peer mentoring and development of new members of our care team.
Lead Caregivers are guaranteed pay for 32 hours at minimum even if they are not placed on shifts provided, they accept all shifts offered during the agreed upon time frames discussed above. Any refusal to take a shift on agreed upon days will result in loss of guaranteed hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Caregiving:
· Fulfill shifts which are open due to a “call-off” from current caregivers
· Fulfill shifts of new cases where a permanent solution has yet been determined
· Start of care with new client where caregivers have yet to be assigned
Field Training:
· Start a new case with the caregiver to make sure they understand the Care Plan
· Train a current caregiver on a case where more support is required
· Quality check in visits on cases recommended by the Client Care Manager
Benefits/Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- One on one client care
- Performance incentives
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Set caregivers up for success by providing training
- Introduce caregivers for the first shift
- Involved and friendly leadership
Qualifications:
- HHA/CNA required
- Willingness to complete TB Test or Chest X-ray
- CPR certificate
- Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance
- Level 2 Background Check
- Willingness to complete CEU's (Alzheimer/Dementia, HIV/AIDs)
- Prior home care experience a plus
- Access to email and a mobile smart device
- Must understand and respect client ethics and confidentiality of care
We only hire reliable individuals who love working with the elderly and others in need of support. We do what we do because we want to make a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. We expect this same kind of passion from every team member. If you can meet our high standard of care, have a desire to serve others and want to be challenged on a daily basis, we would love to have you join us!
NOW SEEKING CAREGIVER APPLICANTS
Home Helpers Home Care, is seeking a caring, compassionate Caregiver to provide service for a client in your local area. We recognize our direct care staff as our greatest asset and offer: competitive compensation, initial & ongoing training, flexible hours, and a FRIENDLY & SUPPORTIVE WORK ATMOSPHERE.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Aiding with activities of daily living
- Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation
- Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Providing companionship
EXCEPTIONAL CAREGIVER AWARDS
Offering compassionate care to clients in their homes is a special calling. Every year Home Helpers Home care recognizes Caregivers who have gone above and beyond with the Exceptional Caregiver Awards.
Check out some of the Exceptional Caregiver Award winners below:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Home Helpers Home Care, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants who apply to be a part of our home health care family will receive consideration without regard for race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
If you feel like you would be a great fit for our company, we invite you to apply! Every Home Helpers Home Care is an independently owned and operated franchise that uses the Home Helpers trademark under a license from H.H. Franchising Systems, Inc. All employees of local Home Helpers agencies are not employees of H.H. Franchising Systems, Inc, or any of its affiliates.