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On Call Weekend Lead Caregiver

Assisting Hands of Boston Northwest

Lexington, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Career Development, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Management, English Language, Home Care, Infection Control, Mentoring, Mobile Applications, OSHA, On Call, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality of Care, Staff Policies, Staff Requirements, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lexington, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Competitive salary
  • Free uniforms

Integrity. Dependability, Compassion, Initiative. Innovation. These are the things we value at Assisting Hands Home Care. Our caregivers live these values through their hard work with our many clients. Join an agency where you are treated like the heroes you are!

To apply, schedule a phone call with a member of our recruiting team:
https://assisting-hands-bnw.caregiverfunnels.com/schedule-call

On-Call Weekend Lead Caregiver 

Job Description: 

This position allows for a Lead Caregiver to have a large impact on the business by leveraging his/her skills and experience to enhance the quality of care to our clients. This opportunity would allow this individual to participate in office activities from a career development standpoint, while she/he is able to service current clients. 

This leader provides mentorship and oversight for caregivers of Assisting Hands. The Lead Caregiver will be responsible and available for first shift introductions, on-call coverage in the event of call outs or emergencies, caregiver supervision, and care note review. This position also requires the Lead Caregiver to foster communication channels between our caregivers and the Assisting Hands office team in order to improve Caregiver satisfaction and retention. 

This role will also give the Lead Caregiver priority consideration for additional shifts that become available.

Primary Duties:

1. Liaison to caregivers for 1st shift orientations; introducing the caregiver to the client and ensuring that everything is in place for a successful shift for weekends only. 

2. Flexible availability to accommodate staffing needs for a diverse group of clients requiring care of varying needs. The On-Call Weekend Lead Caregiver would need to be comfortable driving to/from/with clients and provide coverage as needed. The expectation requires the Lead Caregiver to leave within 15-20 min once receiving the call for support. Ultimately the focus of this role is to be available for last minute and hard-to-staff shifts.


3. The On-Call Weekend Lead Caregiver needs to be available weekly on Saturday and Sunday from 8am-8pm.

4. The On-Call Weekend Lead Caregiver needs to be available and willing to drive throughout our entire territory which includes (Framingham, Natick, South Lowell, Waltham, Billerica, Cambridge, Arlington, Chestnut Hill, Lexington, Bedford, Concord, Stow, Brookline, and Boston). Mileage is reimbursed. 

5. Assist in providing education and training to caregivers and setting an example for client care and caregiver growth. 

6. Be a resource for current caregivers through supervision and mentorship.

7. Review weekly care notes of caregivers, report back on any concerning findings, and follow up on missing care notes or those needing improvement.

8. Other activities as taught and overseen periodically by the agency supervisor.

9. Abides by the agency's infection control policies, including proper handwashing techniques consistent with CDC and OSHA Guidelines.

10. Abides by all policies and procedures outlined in the agency’s Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training Manual.

Qualifications:

• Must have Reliable Transportation 
• CNA or HHA Certification
• Ability to travel through our entire service territory
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Available on all Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-8pm
• Able to utilize a smartphone-based app

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Assisting Hands of Boston Northwest

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