Caregiver Lead | Owatonna Area

Job Description

Job Description

Caregiver Lead | Owatonna Area

Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday–Friday | $19.00–$21.00 per Hour | Leadership Opportunity

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Others. Make a Difference Every Day.

You've mastered caregiving. Now it's time to help others do the same.

Freedom Home Care is seeking an experienced caregiver who is ready to take the next step into leadership. As a Caregiver Lead , you'll continue providing exceptional one-on-one care while serving as a coach, mentor, and trusted resource for our caregiving team.

If you're someone who naturally encourages others, enjoys teaching, and leads by example, this is your opportunity to make an even greater impact—not just in the lives of our clients, but in the success of fellow caregivers.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead and mentor a team of caregivers while continuing to provide meaningful one-on-one care.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their families.
• Work alongside a supportive leadership team that values your ideas and experience.
• Grow your leadership skills with opportunities for continued professional development.
• Help shape the culture of a company that truly puts people first.

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional, compassionate care to clients in their homes.
• Mentor, coach, and support caregivers in the field.
• Assist with new caregiver orientation and ongoing training.
• Conduct quality assurance visits, client check-ins, and non-supervisory visits.
• Complete caregiver introductions and client meet-and-greets.
• Support caregiver performance through coaching, encouragement, and accountability.
• Assist with resolving client and caregiver concerns.
• Collaborate with the office team to ensure outstanding client care.
• Participate in weekday and weekend on-call rotations.
• Attend leadership meetings, training sessions, and company events.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday with a consistent schedule and assigned clients.
• One weekday on-call rotation (8:00 AM–10:00 PM).
• Weekend on-call rotation approximately every fifth weekend.

What We're Looking For

• One or more years of professional caregiving or home care experience is required.
• Previous mentoring or leadership experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with a passion for helping others succeed.
• Dependable, organized, and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable providing coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to safely assist clients with activities of daily living, transfers, and mobility.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable vehicle and current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a Minnesota DHS Background Study.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to travel throughout the Owatonna and surrounding service area.

Why Choose Freedom Home Care?

• $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities
• Weekend on-call bonus pay
• Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
• Consistent Monday–Friday client schedule
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive leadership team
• Employee appreciation events
• Meaningful one-on-one client relationships
• A workplace where your voice matters

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