Lead Full Time Caregiver for Whatcom County - Family Resource Home Care
Bellingham, WA
About the Job
Come join our award-winning caregiving team! If you are passionate about improving lives, you belong here. Our caregivers are our most important asset. See why our caregivers chose to come and stay to thrive.
Lead Caregiver Summary
Our Lead Caregivers are experienced individuals who help with our most critical shifts. This includes but is not limited to fill-ins, new clients and training shifts with new caregivers. The primary responsibilities include the Caregiver Job Duties listed below. Our Lead Caregivers must be available to work on short notice during their assigned availability times with clients in any of their assigned branches service areas and any FRHC client within a 15 mile radius of your home.
Lead Caregiver Schedule: Monday through Friday 9a-6:30p
Lead Caregiver Pay Rate: $23.25/hr
Why Family Resource Home Care?
- Consistent Hours & Pay. We will staff you to your availability to get you the hours and paycheck you expect!
- 24/7 Caregiver Support. You will never work without having someone available to answer the phone should you need something. Our branch staff, Customer Support, and Scheduling teams are available 7 days a week.
- Hands-on Training. Sharpen your skills and learn new ones as well!
- Paid Travel Time. We pay you for your travel time in-between clients.
- Paid Orientation & Training. You will be paid for the time you spend at orientation and any additional online training required.
- Employee Rewards & Recognition Program! Earn up to $478 per referral and additional rewards from our recognition program!
- Continuing Education. Access to online training and continuing education courses.
Caregiver Job Duties
Our caregivers support their clients in activities of daily living such as (but not limited to):
- Household chores (cleaning, laundry, dishes, etc.)
- Cooking and/or serving meals
- Helping clients bathe, dress, and groom
- Providing companionship through daily activities and hobbies
- Transporting clients for errands or appointments in your car
- Assisting with gait belt or Hoyer transfers
- Monitoring and reporting on their condition
Additional Information
- Our hiring process is fast and simple! Apply and the recruiter in your region will connect with you to schedule a phone interview. If hired, you will be scheduled for orientation at your branch. Once you have completed onboarding, orientation, and training, you can start working with clients!
- Washington only – If you do not have a current HCA or CNA license, you will be required to enroll in our HCA training program we offer (due to state requirements). You will be able to complete the training while working and will have 120 days to complete it.
- Oregon only – If you have not previously completed the state-required 8-hour Home Care Pulse caregiver training, you will be required to complete the training along with the nurse-led medication training before you can work with clients. You will be paid to complete both trainings!
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to pass a state and national background check
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance and clean driving record
- Active state NAC/CNA or HCA license preferred but not required
- One year experience in home care, AFH, hospital or nursing home setting
- Ability to lift to 50lbs
- Ability to provide more than companionship care and work with different care levels
- Smart phone with ability to download and utilize the AxisCare app
- WA Only – Current valid CEs if you are an HCA
Family Resource Home Care is an equal opportunity employer.