Lead Caregiver - Independent Living Community

A Better Solution in Home Care•Bothell, WA

21d

About The Position

A Better Solution In Home Care is looking for a lead caregiver for an Independent Living facility that loves 1 on 1 caregiving and is able to manage seeing multiple clients in a day. This person for this position needs to be have the skills to be able to communicate with families regarding care . The ideal candidate for this position is very detail oriented and organized with a high level of adaptability and dependability. This job would require occasional driving for appointments or errands and will include occasional pet care such as feeding an animal, walking a dog or managing a cat pale. Setting: Independent living facility visiting multiple clients with mostly light care needs. Typical tasks include medication reminders, bathing and dressing, transporting to meals, light housekeeping, pet care, assistance with exercises and walking. Occasionally more hands on care will be necessary. Schedule: Monday through Friday time approximately 7am to 12pm with more days and hours potentially available. This schedule is approximate, and is subject to change as client need increases or decreases. We will guarantee at least 20 hours per week, though it may often times be more.

Requirements

Active HCA or CNA
Willing to cover on weekends/evenings as needed
Based locally with a manageable commute
Comfortable with pets (walking dogs, changing kitty litter, etc.)
Able to drive clients and/or run errands for them
Proficiency with spreadsheets and documenting on a home care platform
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and calmly navigate adversity
Minimum age requirement of 18
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 1 year of related experience. Healthcare experience preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Professional telephone AND written étiquette
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Responsibilities

Provide reliable patient care
Document and track time spent on each client
Communicate with clients and their family members as needed while on shift
Assisti with caregiver onboarding and provide general support for the caregiving team ensuring care is consistent accross shifts
Communicate with the office as needed and at least once weekly to ensure proper care and stock of supplies
Scheduling client care visits with assistance of Care Supervisor
Ensure documentation is timely and accurate
Fill in when for call outs office is unable to find other fill in staff
Participate in staff meetings and other related activities as needed
Particiate in markting activities to promote services within the building
Create and maintain a professional atmosphere that is also a fun place to work