Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate Lead Caregiver to provide essential care and support to individuals in need. As a Lead Caregiver, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients.
Job summary:
The Lead Caregiver will be committed to approaching administrative tasks with tenacity and exceptional attention to detail. Beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in maintaining and enhancing Care Team morale. The Lead Caregiver will ensure the residents receive personalized service and consistent care by spending a large amount of time providing hands on care and medication oversight. The Lead Caregiver will direct all activities as well as provide leadership.
Skills:
The Lead Caregiver must be a self starter with excellent organizational, caregiving and problem solving abilities. Outstanding interpersonal communication and writing skills. Must be experienced in Elder Care. Must be able to motivate and direct other Care Team members. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who has a passion for the elderly and creates a spirit of hospitality.
Essential Job Functions:
-Live out VDL's values of Integrity, Compassion and Effectiveness
-Implement and support client Service Plans
-Care for the residents by ensuring caregivers are assisting them with their personal care
-Maintain records of client care, condition, progress or problems to report and discuss observations withARSD/RSD
-Coach and mentor the Care Team to help improve knowledge and /or skills.
-Facilitate caregiver training
Experience:
-Proven track record of success in senior housing or a healthcare getting as a caregiver
- 1-2+ experience in elder care industry
- 1-2+ supervisory experience overseeing staff and processes
-Exceptional communication skills, adapting to the needs of the ever-chatting audience (associates, clients, families, community)
- Superior knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric clients
-Sincere desire to take the reins and have ownership, see things through to completion, tenacious, has an intrinsic need to do well, enthusiastically does what is necessary to get it done
-Efficiently skilled in tackling administrative and client-oriented tasks in fast paced working environment
-Shows effective problem solving and conflict management skills.
-Handles sensitive and/or difficult issues with grace and confidence
-Remains clear-headed, focused and inspires other do the same
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Escondido, CA 92029 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Escondido, CA 92029: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person