Lead Caregiver

Job Summary

The Lead Caregiver provides high-level caregiving support and serves as a reliable resource for filling critical or emergency shifts. This role ensures quality care for clients with complex needs and supports the office through flexibility, professionalism, and strong caregiving skills. The Lead Caregiver demonstrates adaptability, leadership, and commitment to the company’s mission of providing exceptional in-home care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to clients, including those with critical care needs
• Cover open, last-minute, or emergency shifts as needed, including nights and weekends
• Deliver personal care, assistance with mobility, and help with bathing, grooming, and toileting
• Prepare meals, assist with special diets, and perform light housekeeping
• Provide transportation for appointments or errands as authorized
• Support medication reminders or nurse-delegated tasks as permitted
• Engage clients through companionship and daily activities
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records in electronic systems
• Communicate effectively with the office team and report any changes in client condition
• Attend quarterly quality improvement meetings as the caregiver representative

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong caregiving skills with the ability to handle changing schedules and client needs
• Excellent communication, reliability, and time management
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve in dynamic situations
• Proficient with basic computer programs and electronic documentation
• Compassionate, professional, and team-oriented demeanor

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• CNA certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of caregiving experience, including critical care or high-need clients

Working Conditions

• Work performed in clients’ homes within a 30-mile radius of the office
• Requires standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and physical activity throughout the shift
• May encounter varying home environments, pets, or family members
• Must be available for flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends

Work Location: Variable

Work Hours: Variable

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Required Travel: Travel to client homes

About Us

Caring for Family of Companies provides high-quality, compassionate care for aging and disabled adults in their homes. From our start in 2007, our mission has been to make sure that golden years stay golden, helping clients maintain independence and dignity with support they can trust.

We’re not just about client care; we’re about people, both the clients we serve and the employees who make that care possible. With over 500 employees across multiple locations in Oregon, we continue to grow. Our core values; excellence, compassion, honor, and integrity, guide how we work with clients, families, and each other.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical* – Generous Allowance for Employee and Dependents
• Dental*
• Vision*
• Employee Assistance Plan – Company Paid
• Voluntary Benefits* - LTD, Life, Accident and more
• 401k with Company match

* Eligibility requires minimum weekly hours

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caring for Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.