Lead Caregiver
Visiting Angels of Santa Barbara and Santa Maria
Carpinteria, CA, USA
6/14/2022
Personal Care
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Job Description
We are seeking a Caregiver Lead to join our team who is reliable and able to remain professional in ALL scenarios. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. A lead caregiver will work part-time in the office (assisting with orientation, training new caregivers, providing ongoing training for existing caregivers and filling in shifts) and part-time in the field as a traditional caregiver.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Training/Onboarding caregivers
- Starting new clients
- Quality assurance visits for both caregivers and clients
- Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
- Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Light housekeeping activities
- Medication reminders
- Provide companionship
- Assist with errands and shopping
- On-call schedule
- Report all change in conditions to Care Manager
- Able to problem solve in various situations
QUALIFICATIONS
- HCA
- Current TB test
- Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role
- Previous experience working in admin, clerical, or customer facing roles is preferred
- First aid and CPR certified preferred
- Ability to lead and educate others
- Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical