Lead Caregiver

Job Title: Lead Caregiver
Location: Salem
Rate: $19-20/hr
Status: Hourly
Reports To: Administrator

Position Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate Lead Caregiver to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients. In this important role, you will support clients with personal care while also assisting the Care Advocates with training, assessments, and follow-up. As a Lead Caregiver, you will perform all duties outlined in the Caregiver Job Description (Levels 1-4) and provide leadership and guidance to the caregiving team. The role requires flexibility, dependability, and a passion for helping others, along with the ability to transport clients and travel to client homes for visits and assessments. A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance are required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:Caregiving (Levels 1-4):

• Provide companionship and assist with daily activities, including personal care, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
• Support clients with ambulation, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Administer medications, assist with exercises, and care for clients with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or post-stroke conditions.
• Assist with complex care tasks such as Hoyer lift transfers and providing bed baths.
• Perform yard work and run errands for clients when needed.
• Provide end-of-life care to families with compassion and professionalism.

Care Advocate Assistance:

• Assist in training and mentoring new caregivers.
• Conduct client home visits for regular assessments and documentation.
• Maintain client records, ensuring all necessary forms are completed and uploaded.
• Communicate with Care Advocates and scheduling teams to address client and caregiver concerns.

On-Call and Flexibility:

• Be available 24/7 for on-call shifts and respond to urgent requests within 30 minutes.
• Accept all shifts within a 5-day workweek to guarantee hours.
• Be available for client follow-up and assist with additional office duties as needed.

In-Office Duties (as needed):

• Answer phones, assist with office tasks, and help maintain a clean working environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Available to be on-call 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (guaranteed 8 hours per day).
• Experience in caregiving (personal or professional), including knowledge of medication administration, transferring, and dementia care.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and solve problems effectively.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance to provide client transportation and travel to client homes for visits and assessments.
• Must be able to respond quickly to client needs with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• Organizational skills and the ability to anticipate and plan for future client needs.
• Experience with training or mentoring staff is a plus.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay starting at $19/hr.
• Make a real difference in the lives of those you care for.
• Opportunity to grow within a supportive, caring team environment.
• A dynamic and rewarding role with variety in daily tasks.

How to Apply:

To join our compassionate caregiving team, please submit your resume and complete all pre-screening questions. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to be on call 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, and able to respond to client needs within 30 minutes of being notified? Please describe your availability and flexibility.
• Have you previously assisted in training or mentoring caregivers or supported a caregiving team? If so, can you provide an example of how you contributed to a caregiving team or assisted a care advocate?
• What level of caregiving experience do you have, including tasks such as medication administration, transferring clients, or caring for individuals with conditions like dementia or Parkinson’s disease? Please describe your hands-on caregiving experience.
• Do you have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance? Are you able to transport clients as needed?
• Have you ever worked or interviewed with Aspire Caregiving? If so, when?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $19 - $20