What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekday Lead Caregiver position at Home Helpers?
· Primary role is to start all new cases. New case may start same day or fairly quickly. First task is to develop a routine and rapport with family. Second task is to train regular caregiver on their first shift with new case.
· Secondary role is to fill in shifts. Open shifts may occur unexpectedly or planned. To ensure reliable coverage to our clients and to maintain our Mission; the lead caregiver should be expected to fill in when called. If you are on call but have no scheduled shifts; feel free to plan your day for personal time. However, you have up to 1 hour to report to a case when we call you. It is your responsibility to have your phone on you, charged, and with the ability to answer our calls.
· If you are not able to work due to sickness or an unexpected event, you must immediately notify the office and leave a message that you are not available. This will result in no pay for those days requested off. If there is a future event that you wish to be made unavailable without pay, you must notify the office four weeks in advance.
- Must be willing to work with male or female clients
- Must be able to work around pets (dogs, cats, birds, etc.)
- Must be willing to work anywhere within our territories served (Kankakee, Iroquois, Southern Will Counties)
- Must be willing to work in a home with cigarette smoke (if necessary)
- Must have the willingness to train, and implement all business operations to maintain Home Helpers mission statement
You will be guaranteed 40 hours per week, but you will be expected to fulfill any and all shifts, whether they be new client starts or to fill in for call offs and vacations. You may also be scheduled to work in the office if additional assistance is needed. You must always have your phone on and with you. This position is for a weekday lead position which is for Monday-Friday.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (Required)
- Patient care: 3 years (Required)
- Meal preparation: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
