Lead Caregiver

Dovida – Jacksonville is seeking a skilled, reliable, and compassionate Lead Caregiver to join our team. This opportunity is suited for an experienced caregiver who is ready to take on added responsibilities while continuing to deliver excellent, person-centered care to our clients.

In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on assistance to clients while serving as a supportive resource for fellow caregivers. You’ll help reinforce professional standards, encourage teamwork, and promote consistent, high‑quality care.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care

• Deliver personal care and homemaking assistance based on each client’s individualized care plan.

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers, and other activities of daily living.

• Offer companionship, encouragement, and emotional support.

• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping and laundry.

• Respect each client’s dignity, privacy, choices, and independence.

• Maintain accurate care documentation and complete timekeeping requirements properly.

Lead Caregiver Support

• Guide newer caregivers in understanding client routines, care expectations, and workplace standards.

• Encourage appropriate communication, reliable attendance, and accurate documentation and timekeeping.

• Recognize recurring caregiver challenges and bring relevant concerns to leadership.

• Provide administrative assistance when needed.

New Client & Staffing Support

• Help coordinate new client starts and caregiver transitions as requested.

• Assist caregivers in becoming familiar with client preferences, daily routines, and safety requirements.

• Support coverage for open shifts, caregiver call-offs, and emergencies when available.

• Help ensure continuity of care when staffing assignments change.

• Communicate client concerns, caregiver issues, and scheduling needs to the appropriate Dovida team member.

Salary & Benefits

• $18 per hour

• Supplemental insurance

• Free 24/7 telehealth access

• Free mental health counseling

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Pass Level 2 background check

• CPR certified

• Must pass drug testing

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous HHA, CNA, personal care, direct care, or home care experience preferred