Lead Home Care Aide-Flexible Availability (Floater Position)

Interim HealthCare of Augusta; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a full-time Home Care Aide for a float position serving clients across our service area in St. Louis and Jefferson Counties.

You will work flexible day, evening, and overnight shifts, with weekend on-call coverage twice per month. This role supports clients with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship, following each care plan and documenting visits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on home care experience.
• Reliable transportation to travel between assignments.
• Good communication and a caring attitude.
• Willingness to adapt to varied schedules and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Fill open shifts, cover caregiver absences, and start services for new clients.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Provide mobility, transfer, and repositioning support as trained.
• Support clients with dementia, limited mobility, and other complex needs.
• Prepare meals, assist with eating, light housekeeping, laundry, and companionship.
• Follow care plans and operate within training/authorised responsibilities.
• Communicate changes in client condition, safety concerns, and scheduling needs.
• Accurately complete visit documentation and clock in/out via AxisCare.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide dependable, consistent care.

Skills

Home care experience

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Flexibility

Job description

Full-Time Home Care Aide - Float Position

Interim HealthCare | St. Louis & Jefferson Counties

Compassionate. Dependable. Ready to grow.

Interim HealthCare is seeking an experienced Home Care Aide for a full-time float position supporting clients throughout our service area. This role is ideal for a confident, adaptable caregiver who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and is interested in growing into a future supervisory position.

Schedule & Availability

Full flexibility is required Monday-Friday for day, evening, and overnight shifts. Your schedule will vary based on client needs and staffing coverage.

Candidates must also:

• Be available for weekend on-call coverage twice per month, including responding to calls and reporting to assigned shifts as needed.

• Travel to client homes throughout our entire service area.

• Accept assignments with clients at all levels of care, including those requiring extensive hands-on assistance, within your training and authorized responsibilities.

• Be comfortable working in homes with all types of household pets and animals.

• Adapt to schedule changes, new clients, and different home environments.

This position requires availability beyond a fixed daytime schedule or a preferred client or location.

What You'll Do

• Fill open shifts, cover caregiver absences, and help start services for new clients.

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence care.

• Provide mobility, transfer, and repositioning assistance, including use of care equipment when trained and assigned.

• Support clients living with dementia, limited mobility, and other complex care needs.

• Prepare meals and assist with eating, light housekeeping, laundry, and companionship.

• Follow each client's care plan and provide services within your training and authorized responsibilities.

• Promptly communicate changes in client condition, safety concerns, and scheduling needs.

• Accurately complete visit documentation and clock in and out through AxisCare.

• Work closely with our care team to provide dependable, consistent care.

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on home care or caregiving experience, including assisting clients with higher care needs.

• Dependable transportation and the ability to travel reliably between assignments.

• Strong communication, sound judgment, and a professional, caring attitude.

• Ability to safely perform assigned care duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Comfort using a smartphone for scheduling, communication, and documentation.

• Willingness to complete required screenings, training, and skills assessments.

• A dependable team player who takes initiative, leads by example, and has an interest in leadership.

Grow Your Career With Us

We believe in promoting from within. This position is designed to help you build the experience and leadership skills needed for a future supervisory role. Through varied client assignments, close collaboration with our care team, and ongoing training, you'll strengthen your caregiving, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Advancement opportunities are based on performance, readiness, and available positions.

Make a Difference Every Day

Your flexibility helps ensure clients receive the care they depend on - even when plans change. You'll work alongside a supportive office and care team while making a meaningful difference for clients and families throughout our community.