Lead Caregiver: 40-Hour Stability & Team Mentor

Commonwise Home Care; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 10 days

Holiday pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Commonwise Home Care in Charleston, SC is seeking a Lead Caregiver for a full-time, hourly role with guaranteed 40 hours per week. The position suits experienced, dependable caregivers who are proactive and client-focused.

You will lead the care team, coordinate schedules with the Scheduling Team and Care Managers, mentor new caregivers, and handle light administrative duties to ensure coverage. Overtime opportunities exist and holiday pay applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional caregiving experience.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing scheduling needs.
• Willingness to meet quarterly holiday coverage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Support urgent, last-minute assignments to ensure continuity of care.
• Be available and prepared to accept shifts beginning as early as 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday.
• Accurately document care and adhere to company policies and reporting procedures.
• Communicate proactively with the Scheduling Team and Care Managers to finalize weekly schedules.
• Provide mentorship and onboarding support to new caregivers when requested.
• Train and assist with scheduling as directed by the Lead Caregiver Ambassador.
• Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, shift preparation, and client visits when needed to fulfill weekly hours.
• Document administrative time in the designated tracking spreadsheet.
• Guaranteed 40 paid hours per week.
• Overtime opportunities are available.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Professionalism

Reliability

Job description

Commonwise Home Care in Charleston, SC is seeking a Lead Caregiver for a full-time, hourly role with guaranteed 40 hours per week. The position suits experienced, dependable caregivers who are proactive and client-focused.

You will lead the care team, coordinate schedules with the Scheduling Team and Care Managers, mentor new caregivers, and handle light administrative duties to ensure coverage. Overtime opportunities exist and holiday pay applies.