Lead Caregiver - 40 Guaranteed Hours & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Mileage reimbursement

Paid leave after 90 days

Profit-sharing retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Two consecutive days off

Leadership opportunities

Consistent scheduling

Job summary

Home Helpers Home Care of East Peoria is seeking a dependable Lead Caregiver to provide hands-on senior care, mentor fellow caregivers, and ensure dependable service. The role emphasizes leadership, caregiver training, and responsive scheduling with steady 40 hours weekly.

The position offers structured on-call days and potential for expanded responsibilities within a supportive, team-focused environment geared toward consistent client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and assisting seniors or individuals with disabilities.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to handle last-minute schedule changes.
• Able to work independently and document care activities.
• Excellent professional communication with clients, families, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to seniors and home-bound clients.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and mobility.
• Prepare meals, light housekeeping, and provide companionship.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Fill in for caregivers during call-offs or scheduling needs.
• Introduce new caregivers to clients and provide shadowing.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Reliability

Flexibility

Independent work

Professional communication

Mentoring others

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Background checks compliant

Job description

Home Helpers Home Care of East Peoria is seeking a dependable Lead Caregiver to provide hands-on senior care, mentor fellow caregivers, and ensure dependable service. The role emphasizes leadership, caregiver training, and responsive scheduling with steady 40 hours weekly.

The position offers structured on-call days and potential for expanded responsibilities within a supportive, team-focused environment geared toward consistent client outcomes.