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 our Hiring Manager, Zach at:
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

Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

At Assisting Hands® Home Care, our focus is to ensure all of our clients have the highest quality, personalized care and are able to achieve the goal to live their retirement years where they want to, or the ability to Age in Place. Our goal is that each of our clients continue
Thriving at Home® while maintaining independence and happiness where they call home.
Our Thriving at Home approach at Assisting Hands helps prevent unneeded trips to the hospital by:

Providing smooth transitions home from hospitals or rehabilitation facilities after surgeries
Ensuring clear, prompt communication to families and other health care providers – through real-time access to our care notes, and our Care Advocate updates
Helping families care for their loved ones while minding all of the details on causes for admissions to hospitals, and having caregivers specifically matched to our clients particular needs.

In addition to our monthly in-service training, we provide our elite
caregivers with advanced training including Thriving at Home Certification –which means they are able to identify and escalate concerns related to the top causes for trips to the hospital.

Join our team today to positively impact the lives of our clients, and feel part of a new family at Assisting Hands - call with any questions:
781-315-6700,
and ask about employment opportunities!

Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to our high standards for hiring. We look for caregivers with the highest standards of care and a track record of dependability.

Comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers:
“I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed…” - Julie J.

“I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee.” Kelsey L.

“What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone’s needs.” LaEasha G.

Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.

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