Lead Caregiver

Home Helpers of Bergen County; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading home care agency in Freehold seeks an experienced caregiver ready to take on a leadership role. The position involves mentoring other caregivers, ensuring quality care, and providing hands-on assistance to clients. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, proper certifications, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay of $21.00 – $25.00 per hour and flexible scheduling options for full-time and part-time workers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience is required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are necessary.
• Strong communication with clients and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in caregiving practices.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Conduct quality assurance visits and safety assessments.
• Respond to changes in client conditions promptly.

Skills

Professional caregiving experience

Strong communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Mobile apps use

Compassionate and ethical demeanor

Education

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

At Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold, we do more than help clients stay safely at home we empower our caregiving team to thrive. As an award‑winning agency recognized for excellence in both client and caregiver satisfaction, we believe in leading with compassion, supporting professional growth, and creating a culture of care.

If you’re a seasoned caregiver ready to mentor others and elevate care quality, this is your opportunity to step into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example: Launch new cases, introduce permanent caregivers to families, and model best‑practice care techniques
• Provide hands‑on care: Assist clients with personal hygiene, mobility, light exercise, meals, housekeeping, errands, and medication reminders
• Ensure quality & safety: Conduct home‑safety assessments, perform quality‑assurance visits, direct collaboration with Director of Nursing
• Support our caregivers: skills refreshers, and competency checks to elevate team performance
• Serve on the on‑call rotation: Help cover caregiver call‑outs, fill urgent shifts, and address client concerns after hours
• Problem‑solve in real time: Respond to changes in client condition, upscale issues appropriately, and keep families informed

Qualifications

• 5+ year of professional caregiving experience (CHHA required)
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, and team members
• Proven ability to coach and mentor peers
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to lift/transfer clients as needed
• Comfort with mobile apps/Wellsky for documenting care
• Compassionate, ethical, and calm under pressure—a true professional in every scenario

Compensation

$21.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits / What We Provide

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules (full‑time and part‑time)
• Continued training and professional development
• A culture of like‑minded professionals dedicated to what they do
• Locally owned and operated agencies in more than 1,000 communities throughout North America

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 you would be a great fit, we invite you to apply.