Lead Caregiver / CNA / HHA - Full-Time

At Home Instead, our mission is to make life better for seniors and the caregivers who support them. We are seeking highly reliable Lead Caregivers in the greater Pittsburgh area. This role is the first impression of our clients, where you will help build a relationship of confidence and quality care with new clients and their families.

The ideal candidate is an experienced caregiver who leads with compassion, takes pride in providing reliable, high-quality care and who wants steady full-time work.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes
• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals, and daily routines
• Support clients with dementia care and end-of-life care needs
• Help with new client starts to create a smooth and positive care experience and assist with transitioning clients to ongoing caregivers
• Review care plans and visit notes to understand each client’s needs and preferences
• Provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to other caregivers
• Step in for urgent or last-minute shift coverage to help prevent gaps in care
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, office staff, and caregivers

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience; active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential is preferred
• Open weekday availability and the ability to rotate weekend on-call shifts
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 60 minutes to client homes
• Comfortable working in different home environments: houses, apartments, buildings with stairs or elevators, homes with pets, or smoking environments
• Ability to accept shifts on short notice when needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including assisting with mobility, transfers, and personal care
• Must pass background check, drug screening, and required assessments
• Must be available for 60 hours per week in order to qualify for guaranteed 40 full-time hours
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Pay & Benefits

• $20.00–$22.00/hr, depending on experience
• $800–$880/week before taxes at 40 hours per week
• Weekly pay & Overtime eligibility
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more
• 24/7 support from the Home Instead Care Team

Work Area

This role supports clients in homes across the greater Pittsburgh area, including Pittsburgh neighborhoods and surrounding communities. Because client homes may be spread across both city and suburban areas, this position requires reliable transportation, flexibility, and comfort planning travel between assignments when needed.

Because client needs can change quickly, this position requires professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to high-quality senior care.

If you are dependable, compassionate, and ready for a full-time caregiving role with meaningful responsibility, we encourage you to apply today.