Lead Caregiver & Mentor (CNA) - In-Home Care

HomeWell Care Services WI323; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

HomeWell Care Services Madison is seeking a dependable Lead Caregiver/CNA to join our growing team. This hands-on leadership role blends direct client care with caregiver support and on-call rotation in clients' homes.

You will mentor teammates, help with onboarding, coordinate coverage, and ensure high-quality, consistent care across assignments.

The ideal candidate has a CNA or equivalent experience, excellent communication, reliability, and flexibility to evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred; equivalent professional caregiving experience will be considered.
• Previous experience in home care or a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing leadership and support to a team.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes.
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call responsibilities and assist with occasional additional shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transfers, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families while following individualized care plans.
• Assist with training and onboarding new caregivers, demonstrating proper care techniques, agency procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for fellow caregivers by providing guidance and support.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings and weekends, to help address staffing changes and caregiver callouts.
• Assist with arranging replacement coverage and provide hands-on shift coverage when necessary.
• Communicate client needs, changes in condition, and concerns to office staff.
• Help maintain consistent, quality care across client assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

CNA certification

Job description

HomeWell Care Services Madison is seeking a dependable Lead Caregiver/CNA to join our growing team. This hands-on leadership role blends direct client care with caregiver support and on-call rotation in clients' homes.

You will mentor teammates, help with onboarding, coordinate coverage, and ensure high-quality, consistent care across assignments.

The ideal candidate has a CNA or equivalent experience, excellent communication, reliability, and flexibility to evenings/weekends.