Lead Caregiver

Lead CaregiverLead Caregiver to cover Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Mercer Island, and surrounding areas. You will be out in the field visiting caregivers, clients and covering call offs if needed on weekends. Benefits Include:Competitive pay scale and we pay you for training and orientationTraditional IRA or RothBonus ProgramFlexible shiftsTravel reimbursementCareer growth and learning opportunitiesPaid sick time (PTO)The Lead CNA provides support and direction to other CNAs and HCAs as well as providing direct care to clients, if needed. This includes providing personal care services and observations about the client and their care plan. You will also assist with administrative duties, starts of care, covering call offs, training caregivers, site visits to client's homes and client assessments.Primary Responsibilities:Team Building: support, and assist caregivers in the field.Oversight: Assist in orienting caregivers to new and existing clients. Validate they are providing appropriate hands on client care. Clarify the client's plan of care and updates. Provide shift coverage as needed due to call outs or no shows.Assistance with: administrative tasks, record keeping, and documentation.Perform other job-related duties as needed.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to provide all aspects of personal care to older adults at all functional levels.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.Ability to schedule tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and within allotted time frame.Ability to read, write and communicate in English.Ability to pass DSHS and State background check, required by WA state law.Education and Experience:High school diploma or GED or equivalentCertified Nursing Assistant or Home Care Aide Certification requiredNurse Delegation certificate preferred and we offer this trainingFundamentals of Caregiving or Modified Fundamentals of Caregiving requiredMaintains required 12 hours of CE needed for CNA or HCA certificate annuallyHas worked in Home Care or other long term care setting for 2 or more years.Knowledge or skill in working with older adults and adults with memory impairment.Valid Driver's license, Reliable Transportation, Auto Insurance requiredCompensation Range: Starting at $23.00 -$25.00 per hourHome Helpers Home Care is seeking a FRIENDLY & SUPPORTIVE WORK ATMOSPHERE