Lead Caregiver

Home Helpers; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid leave accrual

Referral bonuses

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Home Helpers Home Care of East Peoria is seeking a dependable Weekend Lead Caregiver to provide hands‑on in‑home care for seniors. You will help orientation and training for new caregivers and ensure consistent, high‑quality coverage when scheduling needs arise.

The role offers a guaranteed 40 hours weekly with weekend on‑call rotation, competitive starting pay, and opportunities to take on leadership duties within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care for seniors or disabled individuals.
• Reliable, flexible and able to handle last‑minute schedule changes.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Professional communication with clients, families and coworkers.
• Familiar with basic computer tasks and documentation.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass required background and driving record checks.
• Available to work Saturdays and Sundays plus three additional days.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on care and support for clients at home.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, toileting, transfers and mobility.
• Prepare meals, light housekeeping and companionship.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Shadow and mentor other caregivers; introduce new staff to clients.
• Support care plan updates based on client needs.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Reliability

Independent worker

Communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Background checks

Job description

Join Our Team as a Weekend Lead Caregiver!

Home Helpers Home Care of East Peoria is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and experienced caregiver to join our team as a Weekend Lead Caregiver.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys providing quality care, supporting fellow caregivers, and taking on additional responsibilities while having the stability of 40 guaranteed hours each week.

As a Lead Caregiver, you will provide hands‑on care to clients, assist with caregiver introductions and training, and help ensure our clients receive dependable care when unexpected scheduling needs arise.

Schedule & Guaranteed Hours

We understand the importance of a consistent schedule and work‑life balance.

• 40 guaranteed hours per week, based on meeting the position's availability and shift acceptance requirements.
• Five designated on‑call days per week, including Saturday and Sunday.
• Three additional workdays are negotiable based on your availability and our scheduling needs.
• Two consecutive days off each week.
• Each designated on‑call day runs from 12:00 a.m. to midnight.
• You must be available to accept assigned shifts during your designated on‑call days, including last‑minute coverage needs.

Your schedule will be established with you during the hiring process. While Saturday and Sunday are required, we offer flexibility in determining the remaining three days.

What You'll Do

As a Weekend Lead Caregiver, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate, hands‑on care to seniors and individuals who need assistance at home
• Assisting clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and mobility
• Preparing meals, performing light housekeeping, and providing companionship
• Providing transportation for clients as needed
• Filling in for caregivers when unexpected call‑offs or scheduling needs arise
• Introducing new caregivers to clients and providing shadowing and guidance
• Identifying changes in client needs and recommending updates to care plans
• Following established care plans and maintaining professional communication with clients, families, and office staff
• Completing occasional in‑office computer work, documentation, and administrative tasks
• Performing other duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

• $19.00 per hour starting pay
• 40 guaranteed hours per week when all designated on‑call availability and shift acceptance requirements are met
• Overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
• Additional overtime compensation for hours worked on non‑on‑call days when all designated on‑call availability requirements for the week have been met
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.67 per eligible mile, less the standard 40-mile round‑trip commute
• Paid leave accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked, available for use after 90 days of employment, up to 80 hours used per calendar year
• Profit‑sharing retirement plan eligibility after working 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• $250 employee referral bonuses
• $250 client referral bonuses
• Consistent scheduling with two consecutive days off
• Opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and support fellow caregivers

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has experience providing personal care and assisting seniors or individuals with disabilities
• Is reliable, flexible, and comfortable handling last‑minute schedule changes
• Can work independently and make sound decisions
• Communicates professionally with clients, families, and coworkers
• Enjoys helping and mentoring other caregivers
• Is comfortable using basic computer programs and completing documentation
• Has reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Can successfully complete required background and driving record checks
• Is available to work Saturdays and Sundays, along with three additional agreed‑upon days each week

Why Work for Home Helpers?

At Home Helpers Home Care, our mission is to be the most trusted and respected provider of comprehensive home care services and support for individuals who choose to remain independent wherever they call home.

We believe great care starts with great caregivers. Our Lead Caregivers play an essential role in supporting our clients, helping their fellow caregivers succeed, and maintaining the dependable service our families count on.

If you're looking for a caregiving position that offers guaranteed hours, a consistent schedule, and an opportunity to make a greater impact, we'd love to hear from you!