Caregiver Lead

Synergy HomeCare - Southeast Houston; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy HomeCare - Southeast Houston is seeking a Caregiver Lead to deliver exceptional support to seniors and individuals with disabilities. In this pivotal role, you'll manage client plans and lead caregivers while ensuring the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, empathy, and a commitment to client satisfaction. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living needs, managing schedules, and providing quality assurance visits. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Conduct quality assurance visits.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication

Basic cooking skills

Problem-solving

Compassion

Education

First aid and CPR certification

Job description

We are seeking a Caregiver Lead to join our team who is able to remain professional in ALL scenarios. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include on-call schedule, starting cases, changes/updates to plan of care to the Care Manager, introducing permanent caregivers to clients/family members, family/client complaints or concerns, light housekeeping and errands, medication reminders, completes home safety assessment and conducts quality assurance visits. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, knowledgeable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
• Prepare meals and snacks
• Light housekeeping activities
• Medication reminders
• Provide companionship
• Assist with errands and shopping
• On-call schedule
• Starting new clients
• Training/Onboarding caregivers
• Quality assurance visits for both caregivers and clients
• Report all change in conditions to Care Manager
• Able to problem solve in various situations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred
• First aid and CPR certified preferred
• Ability to lead and educate others
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects

Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.

Benefits of working as a Caregiver

In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Being part of the family

Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Career advancement in a growing field

Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home

In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)