Lead Caregiver - Hiring Now

Safe Harbor Home Care; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

24/7 Caregiver Support

Paid Mileage Between Clients

Ongoing Training & Development

Growth Opportunities

Unlimited Referral Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Safe Harbor Home Care is seeking a motivated Lead Caregiver to mentor a compassionate caregiving team in California. You will oversee daily client support, train staff, and ensure high-quality in-home care across AS sets.

This role emphasizes reliability, communication, and leadership to maintain continuity of care and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include ADLs, medications reminders, mobility support, documentation, and covering shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration prior to client assignment.
• Current TB clearance.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and client confidentiality.
• Ability to pass required background check.
• 2 years of professional caregiving experience.
• Experience with mobility challenges, dementia, chronic conditions, or hospice care.
• Reliable attendance and strong communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Personal care and hygiene support.
• Food preparation and meal planning.
• Bathing, grooming and dressing assistance.
• Errands and doctor appointments.
• Medication reminders.
• Mobility support and transfers.
• Maintain clean, comfortable living environment.
• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Document caregiving activities accurately and on time.
• Fill urgent or last-minute shifts when necessary.
• Conduct in-home caregiver orientations and hands-on training.
• Onboard new caregivers and serve as a field resource.
• Support quality assurance and continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Documentation

Reliability

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

California HCA registration

Job description

Safe Harbor Home Care has provided compassionate non-medical home care services to seniors since 2014. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing home care providers in the region, we prioritize work-life balance while supporting the personal and professional growth of our team members.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference every day, then you belong here! Our caregivers are the heart of everything we do.

Why Safe Harbor?

• Weekly Pay! Receive a paycheck every week
• Flexible Schedule
• 24/7 Caregiver Support
• Paid Mileage Between Clients
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Unlimited Referral Bonus Opportunities

What You'll Do

Lead Caregivers perform all responsibilities of a Caregiver while also serving as a resource, mentor, and field leader for the caregiving team. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Personal care and hygiene
• Food preparation
• Bathing, grooming and dressing
• Errands and doctor appointments
• Medication Reminders
• Assist with walking, mobility and transfers
• Keep client's environment comfortable and tidy, assist with laundry
• Provide companionship and conversation
• Notice the little things and communicate changes to your care team
• Complete required caregiving documentation accurately and on time
• Fill urgent or last-minute shifts when necessary
• Conduct in-home caregiver orientations
• Provide hands-on caregiver training and support
• Assist with onboarding activities
• Serve as a field resource and subject matter expert for caregivers
• Support quality assurance initiatives
• Document incidents and participate in follow‑up activities
• Act as a liaison between caregivers and office staff
• Support continuity of care and client satisfaction
• Most Importantly - be someone your clients and fellow caregivers can count on!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid I-9 employment eligibility documentation
• California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration prior to client assignment
• Current TB clearance
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and client confidentiality
• Ability to pass required background check
• 2 years of professional caregiving experience
• Experience supporting clients with mobility challenges, dementia, chronic conditions, or hospice care
• Reliable attendance and strong communication skills
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and problem‑solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA Certification
• HHA Certification
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Tagalog/English)

Career Growth Opportunities

At Safe Harbor, Lead Caregivers serve as experienced care professionals and mentors within the organization. High-performing Lead Caregivers may have opportunities to advance into Client Care Coordinator and other leadership positions based on performance, experience, and business needs.

Benefits

Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to enroll in Benefits including the 401(k) (after completing any probationary periods).

Safe Harbor Home Care is a San Diego based, locally operated company that provides in‑home care services.
These personalized services include medication reminders, meal preparation, bathing or showering care assistance, light housekeeping and laundry, help with transfers or mobility, companionship and respite care, and help with errands and transportation.