Lead Caregiver

Commonwise Home Care•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$40,000 - $43,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Caregiver is a full-time, hourly position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. This role is designed for experienced, dependable caregivers who are flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional, client-centered care. This position is ideal for a caregiver who values stability, can step in for urgent or high-priority client needs, and thrives as a reliable, go-to member of the care team. When 40 hours cannot be fulfilled through client shifts, additional administrative responsibilities will be assigned by the Lead Caregiver Ambassador and Care Manager to ensure full-time hours are met.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of professional caregiving experience.
Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability.
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing scheduling needs.
Willingness to meet quarterly holiday coverage requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, high-quality care in accordance with individualized care plans.
Support urgent, last-minute assignments to ensure continuity of care.
Be available and prepared to accept shifts beginning as early as 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday.
Accurately document care and adhere to company policies and reporting procedures.
Communicate proactively with the Scheduling Team and Care Managers to finalize weekly schedules.
Provide mentorship and onboarding support to new caregivers when requested.
Train and assist with scheduling as directed by the Lead Caregiver Ambassador.
Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, shift preparation, and client visits when needed to fulfill weekly hours.
Document administrative time in the designated tracking spreadsheet.