Lead Caregiver - Community Health Worker

About the position

The Lead Caregiver - CHW is a vital position that blends caregiving with leadership and advocacy. This role is perfect for individuals who are committed to enhancing their community by addressing health disparities such as isolation, food insecurity, and access to healthcare. As a Lead Caregiver - CHW you will provide hands-on, compassionate care for clients, including but not limited to personal hygiene assistance, light housekeeping, meal preparations, and companionship. You will act as a trusted advocate, connecting clients with health and social services, and support clients in achieving their health and wellness goals through education and personalized care. Additionally, you will assist with administrative tasks, including client admissions, caregiver training, and PERS installations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, compassionate care for clients, including personal hygiene assistance, light housekeeping, meal preparations, and companionship.
• Act as a trusted advocate, connecting clients with health and social services.
• Support clients in achieving their health and wellness goals through education and personalized care.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including client admissions, caregiver training, and PERS installations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or other equivalency preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Familiarity with the communities served.
• Successful completion of all required initial and ongoing training, including Lead Caregiver training and CHW certification.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving, advocacy, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, climbing, stopping, and standing for an average of 5 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance required.
• A secondary form of ID is required for e-verify.
• Reliable transportation and ability to cover an assigned geographic region.
• Must be able to pass background checks and drug test per company standards.
• Must have a smartphone capable of downloading apps and using data for documentation and clocking in/out.
• Commitment to maintaining and expanding knowledge through continuing education and training.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid training and continuous career development opportunities
• Company car and gas card for all work-related travel
• Company laptop
• Earn $1,000 bonus for obtaining your CHW certification
• Weekly pay via direct deposit and same-day-pay through Tapcheck
• Unlimited referral bonus opportunities
• Time-and-a-half pay on designated holidays
• Free employee assistance program (EAP)
• Nationwide discount program through Access Perks
• Additional bonus opportunities through Zinagage