Caregiver Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Caregiver (Experienced Full-Time, 40 Hours)

Firefly Home Care LLC

At Firefly Home Care, our caregivers are the heartbeat of everything we do. We are seeking experienced, dependable caregivers who are passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care to clients in their homes.

This role is ideal for individuals who not only have strong caregiving skills but who are reliable, committed, and truly love the work they do. Our clients depend on consistency, trust, and professionalism, and so do we.

Position Summary

The Lead Caregiver is responsible for providing personal care services in accordance with the established care plan, while meeting all Indiana Department of Health and Firefly Home Care standards.

Core Care Responsibilities

• Personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing assistance

• Toileting and continence care

• Mobility support, transfers, and ambulation

• Range of motion and functional support exercises

• Meal preparation and nutrition support

• Medication reminders

• Safe use of lifts and assistive equipment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have at least 1 year of full-time, paid, professional caregiving experience OR hold a relevant license, certification, or degree

• Must have held fewer than 3 jobs in the last 5 years, with no employment gaps longer than 60 days

• Must be available for up to 48 hours per week (with a standard full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours) to allow for flexibility in client coverage

• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel up to 25 miles to client homes

• Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with Indiana Department of Health requirements

• Must be able to complete skills validation and pass the PCA competency exam (80%) without additional training

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and assisting clients as needed

• Must not be the client’s legal guardian or related (spouse, parent of a minor, or child), unless waived by the Indiana Department of Health

• Must be willing and able to become certified in the use of lifts and assistive equipment

• Must maintain good standing with the organization (placement on a performance improvement plan will revoke Level 2 status)

Who We’re Looking For

At Firefly Home Care, we are looking for caregivers who bring both skill and heart to their work.

• Reliable individuals who show up, follow through, and take pride in what they do

• Caregivers who genuinely love caring for others and understand the impact they make every day

• Professionals who align with Firefly Home Care’s core values of compassion, accountability, and excellence

• Individuals who build trust-based relationships with clients and families

• Team members who are dependable, flexible, and willing to step in when clients need them most

Skill can be taught reliably, and heart cannot. We’re looking for caregivers who bring both.

Why Join Firefly Home Care?

• Supportive team environment

• Meaningful, one-on-one client care

• Opportunity to make a real difference every day

• Career growth and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.