Traveling Lead Caregiver
Homewatch CareGivers
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible; availability required between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, seven days per week
Location: Magic Valley Region (Travel Required)
Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour, with a guaranteed 40-hour work week, with mileage reimbursement
Position Summary
Homewatch CareGivers is seeking a dependable, flexible, and client-focused Traveling Lead Caregiver to serve clients throughout the Magic Valley. This position is designed to provide continuity of care, assist with staffing coverage, support clients and families, and work closely with our Client Care Team to ensure exceptional service delivery.
The Traveling Lead Caregiver serves as a key member of our operations team and must be comfortable traveling throughout our service area while adapting to a variety of client needs and schedules.
Service Area
This position requires travel throughout the following communities:
- Twin Falls, Kimberly, Buhl, Jerome, Filer, Rupert, Burley, Hazelton and Hollister
Applicants must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Availability Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must maintain availability:
- Between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
- Seven (7) days per week (but will have two days off per week)
- Including weekends and holidays as needed
- While actual scheduled hours may vary, flexibility is essential to the success of this role.
Guaranteed Full-Time Hours
This position offers:
- Guaranteed pay for 40 hours per week
- Consistent full-time employment
- Opportunity for additional hours when available
The Traveling Lead Caregiver will receive pay for 40 hours each week regardless of whether all 40 hours are scheduled with client visits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality in-home care services to clients throughout the Magic Valley.
- Assist with client coverage needs across all service areas.
- Serve as a primary coverage caregiver for open shifts with at least 24 hours' notice.
- Make every reasonable effort to assist with emergency coverage needs resulting from last-minute call-offs.
- Support client start-of-care transitions and continuity of services.
- Build positive relationships with clients, families, and referral partners.
- Assist with client visits, quality assurance check-ins, and service support as directed.
- Communicate client concerns, changes in condition, and service needs to the Client Care Team.
- Support and collaborate with the Client Care Team located in Meridian, Idaho.
- Serve as a professional representative of Homewatch CareGivers in the communities we serve.
Qualifications
- Required minimum one year of caregiving experience.
- Experience providing personal care and companionship services.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Comfortable traveling throughout the Magic Valley service area.
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to pass all required background screenings.
- Current CPR certification (or obtained within 30-days of employment)
What We Offer
- Guaranteed 40-hour work week
- Stable full-time employment
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with company policy
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunity to work with a variety of clients and care situations
- Meaningful work that positively impacts seniors and families throughout the Magic Valley
Why This Role Matters
The Traveling Lead Caregiver plays a critical role in ensuring our clients receive uninterrupted, high-quality care. By providing coverage, flexibility, and support across multiple communities, this position helps maintain the exceptional service Homewatch CareGivers is known for.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.
Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure . The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.
This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!