Lead Caregiver

Home Helpers Home Care of Olney; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking dedicated Lead Caregivers to join their compassionate team. This role emphasizes nurturing relationships and providing exceptional care to clients. With a commitment to continuity of care and a supportive work environment, the company offers opportunities for advancement and professional development. Ideal candidates will possess C.N.A. certification and have a passion for helping others. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and make a difference in the lives of clients and caregivers alike.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Signing bonus

Training & development

Qualifications

• C.N.A. certification and 5+ years as a Caregiver preferred.
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill caregiver shifts due to call-offs or new cases.
• Train new caregivers on care plans and conduct quality checks.

Skills

C.N.A. certification

5+ years as a Caregiver

Covid vaccinated

Current negative TB Test

CPR and First Aid Certified

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Home Helpers Home Care of Olney is inviting experienced Lead Caregivers to apply!

We are looking to expand our Caregiver family. We are looking to hire someone that can work with our clients, caregivers, and other office staff. Kind, compassionate, dedicated, detail oriented, and experienced CNAs and Med Techs are encouraged to apply. Home Helpers Home Care has been providing exceptional comprehensive home care services for 28 years. If you are excellent at nurturing relationships, then this is the position for you. This is what we value at Home Helpers Home Care. We are an equal opportunity employer eager to grow our team by offering a career path and working with you to reach your career goals.

Job Description
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Lead Caregiver helps support the company’s goals of providing our clients the “continuity of care” they deserve and onsite training to caregivers when they start their shifts. The Lead Caregiver will be available Friday thru Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the time of hiring, the Lead Caregiver and the office collaborate to establish a schedule that ensures fulfillment of caregiving duties, with a guaranteed weekly commitment of 24 hours. Duties are listed below.

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 not been filled

Fulfill shifts of current clients that have not been filled by regular caregivers

• 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 Care Coordinator

Key Metrics

Positive feedback from both client and/or caregiver interactions

Reporting all notes from the previous week to Care Coordinator no later than Monday of the

new week

Skills and Qualifications

C.N.A. certification

5+ years as a Caregiver preferred

Covid vaccinated preferred

Current negative TB Test

CPR and First Aid Certified

Applicants must be willing to complete all necessary requirements for employment

Reliable, efficient, and flexible

Takes Initiative to improve care

Strong interpersonal and communication skills both orally and written

Strong and efficient problem-solver and multi-tasker

Reliable car and up-to-date auto insurance

Must be willing to drive to clients in Montgomery County and Howard County

Must be willing to work some night shifts as needed

Must be a team player

Must like cats and dogs