Full Time Lead Caregiver for the South Metro

Lead Caregiver - Full Time

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At Comfort Keepers, caregiving is more than a jobit's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

We're seeking an experienced, compassionate Lead Caregiver who enjoys mentoring others, building relationships, and providing exceptional care to seniors in their homes. This role is instrumental in ensuring every client receives a Platinum Care Experience, and every caregiver feels supported, confident, and connected to the Comfort Keepers team. It's a great opportunity to expand your skillset! Experience in this role may enhance your ability to be admitted to a well-respected nursing program.

Why Comfort Keepers?

We invest in our team through our Platinum Paid Training Program, ongoing support, and opportunities for career growth. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping seniors remain safe, independent, and engaged in the comfort of home.

Benefits

• $23-$24 per hour
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Advance Pay
• Weekend Pay Differential
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Optional Aflac Coverage
• 24/7 Office Support
• Platinum Paid Training Program

If you're an experienced caregiver who enjoys helping others succeed while delivering outstanding care, we'd love to meet you.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of professional caregiving experience (CNA preferred)
• 1+ years of leadership, coaching, mentoring, and/or training experience
• Experience supporting seniors with dementia, hospice, assisted living, long-term care, or home care needs
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and clean driving record
• Skilled in all these areas: bedbound care, showering/bathing/sponge bath, gait belt transfer, Hoyer Lift, EasyStand, toileting/incontinence, medication administration, feeding assistance, and grooming/dressing, companionship
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background screening
• Ability to travel throughout the West Metro area with mileage and time reimbursement. Travel to cities such as Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, and Inver Grove Heights
• Comfortable working in homes with dogs and/or cats
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ideal personal qualities include friendliness, reliability, adaptability, professionalism, detail-orientation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable using smartphones, apps, texting, and email
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

What You'll Do

• Mentor, train, support new caregivers
• Introduce caregivers to new clients and help ensure successful care matches
• Complete supervisory visits
• Provide hands-on care including personal care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, mobility assistance, and light housekeeping
• Start new clients and fill in for open shifts and support clients during caregiver absences
• Help maintain exceptional client satisfaction and caregiver engagement
• Build positive relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and office staff
• Recognize changes in clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive condition and take appropriate steps to address these changes
• Make caregivers feel appreciated and recognized for their good work
• Ensure documentation meets Comfort Keepers and Minnesota Department of Health standards

Apply today and grow your career with Comfort Keepers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.