Join Our Team! Lead Caregiver in Eugene – Immediate Openings!

Job Opportunity: Lead Caregiver

Reports to: Administrator
Status: Hourly ($18/hr)

Aspire Caregiving is looking for a dedicated and flexible Female Lead Caregiver to join our team! This is a vital role that requires strong leadership, caregiving expertise, and the ability to assist with training and client care coordination.

Position Summary:

The Lead Caregiver is responsible for all caregiving duties outlined in Caregiver Job Description Levels 1-4. Additionally, they will assist Care Advocates with training caregivers, client follow-ups, and occasional office duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• On-call 24/5: Must be available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, including overnight and weekends.
• Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per day, contingent on accepting all assigned shifts within the 5-day period.
• Rapid Response: Must answer or return calls within 30 minutes and be ready to start a visit within 30 minutes of notification.
• Delegation Responsibilities: Lead caregivers will be assigned delegation tasks by the nurse.
• Transportation Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance and be able to transport clients when needed.
• Open Availability: Must be available for all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Flexibility: Willingness to assist in office work and support Care Advocates as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to handle various caregiving and administrative tasks.

Job Duties:Caregiving Responsibilities (Levels 1-4):

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with errands, housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal care.
• Support clients with ambulation, transfers, and medication administration.
• Experience with dementia, Parkinson’s, hospice care, and complex medical needs.
• Perform specialized care tasks such as Hoyer lift transfers and external catheter care.

Care Advocate Assistance:

• Train and mentor caregivers.
• Conduct client visits and assessments (7-day, 30-day, 90-day follow-ups).
• Ensure documentation and service plans are up to date in WellSky.
• Communicate with Care Advocates about caregiver and client needs.

Office Duties:

• Answer phones and assist with scheduling concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness of office spaces.
• Handle administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Why Join Aspire Caregiving?

• Competitive hourly pay ($18/hr) with guaranteed hours.
• Leadership opportunities within a growing company.
• Meaningful work supporting caregivers and clients.
• Supportive and professional work environment.

Apply Today!
If you are a compassionate and dedicated caregiver looking for a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Open Availability and Flexibility:

This position requires being on-call 24/7 for five days a week, including overnight shifts, and responding to client visits within 30 minutes of notification. Are you able to commit to this type of flexible schedule? How do you manage work-life balance with such a demanding schedule?

• Leadership, Management, and Training Skills:

Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully led or mentored a team? How do you approach training new staff or caregivers, and what strategies do you use to ensure they are effective and well-prepared in their roles?

• Transportation Ability:

Do you have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport clients when needed? Please describe your experience with driving clients to appointments or assisting with transportation-related duties.

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18