Lead Caregiver
Home Helpers of Kirkland - Bellevue, WA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Lead Caregiver position at Home Helpers of Kirkland involves providing essential support and care to older adults in the Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Mercer Island, and surrounding areas. This role is crucial in ensuring that clients receive high-quality personal care and assistance tailored to their individual needs. The Lead Caregiver will not only provide direct home care services but also take on a leadership role, guiding and supporting other caregivers in the field. This includes training new caregivers, overseeing their work, and ensuring that they adhere to the established care plans for each client. The position is hybrid, requiring both in-office work and travel to clients' homes, which allows for a dynamic work environment. In addition to direct care responsibilities, the Lead Caregiver will assist with various administrative tasks as determined by the supervisor. This may include record-keeping, documentation, and other duties that contribute to the smooth operation of the caregiving team. The Lead Caregiver is expected to foster a culture of excellence within the team, promoting employee engagement and ensuring that all caregivers are equipped to provide safe and reliable care. The role requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and is capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively. The position offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth and learning. Home Helpers of Kirkland emphasizes a friendly and supportive work atmosphere, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about caregiving and looking to make a positive impact in their community.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care services and observations to clients.
- Support and assist with training caregivers in the field.
- Orient caregivers to new and existing clients and validate their care practices.
- Clarify and update the client's plan of care as needed.
- Provide shift coverage due to call outs or no shows.
- Assist with administrative tasks, record keeping, and documentation.
- Foster a high-performing culture of excellence that drives employee engagement and provides exceptional patient care.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Care Aide Certification required.
- Nurse Delegation certificate preferred.
- Fundamentals of Caregiving or Modified Fundamentals of Caregiving required.
- Caregiver Mental Health and Dementia training preferred.
- Maintains required 12 hours of CE needed for CNA or HCA certificate annually.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Home Health, Skilled Nursing Facility, or other long-term care settings.
- Knowledge or skill in working with older adults and adults with memory impairment.
- Valid Driver's license, Reliable Transportation, Auto Insurance required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Nursing is preferred.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Benefits
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible shifts (full time and part time)
- Bonus Program
- Career growth and learning opportunities
