Lead Caregiver

Home Helpers of Monmouth County•Freehold Township, NJ

21h•$21 - $25

About The Position

At Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold, we do more than help clients stay safely at home we empower our caregiving team to thrive. As an award-winning agency recognized for excellence in both client and caregiver satisfaction, we believe in leading with compassion, supporting professional growth, and creating a culture of care. If you’re a seasoned caregiver ready to mentor others and elevate care quality, this is your opportunity to step into leadership.

Requirements

5+ year of professional caregiving experience (CHHA required)
First Aid & CPR certification
Strong communication skills with clients, families, and team members
Proven ability to coach and mentor peers
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to lift/transfer clients as needed
Comfort with mobile apps/Wellsky for documenting care
Compassionate, ethical, and calm under pressure—a true professional in every scenario

Responsibilities

Lead by example: Launch new cases, introduce permanent caregivers to families, and model best-practice care techniques
Provide hands-on care: Assist clients with personal hygiene, mobility, light exercise, meals, housekeeping, errands, and medication reminders
Ensure quality & safety: Conduct home-safety assessments, perform quality-assurance visits, direct collaboration with Director of Nursing.
Support our caregivers: skills refreshers, and competency checks to elevate team performance.
Serve on the on-call rotation: Help cover caregiver call-outs, fill urgent shifts, and address client concerns after hours.
Problem-solve in real time: Respond to changes in client condition, escalate issues appropriately, and keep families informed.