Lead Caregiver Needed

Safe Harbor Home Care; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Home Care in Palm Desert, California, is seeking a Lead Caregiver to mentor the caregiving team while delivering high-quality in-home care. The position requires compassion, dependability, and hands-on experience with activities of daily living.

You will supervise client care plans, train new caregivers, and coordinate with office staff to ensure smooth operations. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour DOE, full-time, with benefits as per company policy.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable caregiver with experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene support.
• Assist clients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household tasks.
• Provide transportation and accompaniment to appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Serve as a role model for caregivers by demonstrating best practices and company standards.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new caregivers in the field.
• Provide coaching and support regarding client care plans and service expectations.
• Assist with shift coverage during caregiver call-outs or emergencies.
• Communicate client concerns and changes in condition promptly to office staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Mentoring

Coaching

Communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Position Title

Lead Caregiver

Employment Type

Full-Time

Reports To

Care Coordinator / Care Manager

Pay Rate

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour (DOE)

Position Summary

Safe Harbor Home Care is seeking a compassionate,

dependable, and experienced Lead Caregiver to provide exceptional in-home care

services while serving as a mentor and resource for our caregiving team. The

Lead Caregiver supports clients with activities of daily living, helps ensure

quality care standards are maintained, assists with caregiver training, and

serves as a liaison between caregivers, clients, and office staff.

Client Care

• Provide personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene support.
• Assist clients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household tasks.
• Provide transportation and accompaniment to appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to clients.

Leadership & Team Support

• Serve as a role model for caregivers by demonstrating best practices and company standards.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new caregivers in the field.
• Provide coaching and support regarding client care plans and service expectations.
• Assist with shift coverage during caregiver call-outs or emergencies.
• Communicate client concerns and changes in condition promptly to office staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of professional caregiving experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
• Ability to pass background screening.

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.