Lead Caregiver
Job Summary
This position will work directly for the Case Manager and/or Corporate Services Team Lead (CSTL) and assist as needed with functions essential to the proper management of caregivers and client care.
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to Right at Home policies and Procedures
- Performs work under supervision of Case Manager, CSTL
- Supervisory visit paperwork
- Caregiver introductions and initial visit training as needed
- Manager On Duty rotation
- Direct caregivers to clients’ locations and perform needed introductions
- Emergency care as needed.
- Weekend office coverage as scheduled.
- Assist with caregiver training and evaluations.
- Respond in the event of caregiver need or caregiver absence at client location.
- Be willing to respond to phone requests and let office know when you are unavailable.
Additional:
- Assist with office operations and answering phones as needed.
- Serve as office contact in absence of other staff.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Availability
- High school graduate or GED
- Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
- Experienced caring for the elderly and/or disabled.
- Certified Nurse’s Aide experience is a plus but not required.
- Success in leadership role.
Working Conditions/Environment
Works in Right at Home client locations but will be asked to help with on location events. This individual will be qualified to assist in all types of care with caregiver and clients.
Note/Special Instructions
May be called upon to perform additional tasks essential to company expansion and growth as required by supervisor.
Compassionate and dependable caregivers are needed to provide various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of clients in their homes or in facilities. Personal care includes: personal hygiene such as assisting to the bathroom, bathing, care of mouth, and skin and hair care and more. May assist in transfers: from bed to wheelchair, from wheelchair to toilet. Personal caregivers also may provide help such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
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