Lead Caregiver / CNA / HHA - Full-Time

Home Instead; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Weekly pay

24/7 support

Job summary

Home Instead in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking a Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes with a guaranteed 40 hours per week (Sunday-Thursday, 8:00am–8:00pm). You should have 5+ years of professional caregiving experience or an active CNA/HHA/LPN/RN credential, and be adept at handling diverse client needs in home environments.

This full-time role offers steady shifts, mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, and paid training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience (non-family) or active CNA/HHA/LPN/RN credential.
• Experience with personal care, mobility transfers, dementia and end-of-life care.
• Calm, confident and professional in changing or challenging care situations.
• Strong communication with clients, families and staff.
• Willingness to support and guide other caregivers when needed.
• Able to use a smartphone app for scheduling and care documentation.
• Basic English reading, writing and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals and routines.
• Support dementia and end-of-life care needs.
• Lead new client starts to create smooth care experiences.
• Cover urgent or last-minute shifts to prevent gaps in care.
• Review care plans and visit notes to understand client needs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families and staff.
• Guide and support other caregivers when needed.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Travel readiness

Education

CNA/HHA/LPN/RN credential

Tools

Smartphone app

Job description

Jenkintown, PA 19046

• Full-time caregiving role with guaranteed hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed with Sunday-Thursday, 8:00am-8:00pm availability
• Pay range: $20.00-$22.50/hr depending on experience; $800-$900/week at 40 hours before taxes
• Greater Philadelphia service area: Philadelphia, Montgomery County, and surrounding communities
• Best suited for experienced, reliable caregivers: Ideal for care professionals who are confident supporting different clients, care needs, and home environments
• Experience or credential required: 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential

Are you an experienced caregiver, CNA, or HHA who wants steady full-time work and takes pride in providing reliable, high-quality care? Home Instead is hiring a Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes across the greater Philadelphia area.

At Home Instead, our mission is to make life better for older adults and the caregivers who support them. This full-time role is designed for calm, dependable care professionals who are comfortable supporting a variety of clients, helping with new client starts, and stepping in when urgent coverage is needed.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes
• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals, and daily routines
• Support clients with dementia care and end-of-life care needs
• Help with new client starts to create a smooth and positive care experience
• Step in for urgent or last-minute shift coverage to help prevent gaps in care
• Review care plans and visit notes to understand each client’s needs and preferences
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, office staff, and other caregivers
• Provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to other caregivers when needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential
• Experience with personal care, transfers, dementia care, and end-of-life support
• Calm, confident, and professional approach in changing or challenging care situations
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, office staff, and fellow caregivers
• Comfortable supporting and guiding other caregivers when needed
• Comfortable using a smartphone app for scheduling and care documentation
• Basic English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills

Schedule, Travel & Requirements

• Must be available Sunday-Thursday from 8:00am-8:00pm to qualify for guaranteed 40 full-time hours
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 60 minutes to client homes
• Comfortable working in different Philadelphia-area home environments, including houses, apartments, condos, townhomes, buildings with stairs or elevators, homes with pets, and smoking environments
• Ability to accept shifts on short notice when needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including assisting with mobility, transfers, and personal care
• Must pass background check, drug screening, and required assessments
• $20.00-$22.50/hr, depending on experience
• $800-$900/week before taxes at 40 hours per week
• Weekly pay
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
• 24/7 support from the Home Instead Care Team

Work Area

This role supports clients in homes across the greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Montgomery County, and surrounding communities. Because client homes may be spread across both city and suburban areas, this position requires reliable transportation, flexibility, and comfort planning travel between assignments when needed.

Because client needs can change quickly, this position requires professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to high-quality senior care.