Lead Caregiver

Stay Graceful - Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Sioux Falls, SD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Lead Caregiver position at Stay Graceful involves providing compassionate and professional care to clients primarily in their home environment. The role requires a commitment to maintaining dignity and individuality while ensuring the well-being of clients. Caregivers will participate in activities, manage medication, and assist with daily living tasks, all while adhering to state regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and daily care of Stay Graceful clients primarily in their home environment.
• Implements and maintains a professional and caring relationship with all clients; providing reliable care, limit setting and boundaries while demonstrating understanding of the clients' needs at all times.
• Plans and participates in activities with the clients as outlined in the care plan.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly team meetings, group supervision, and completes in-service hours annually as required by state regulations.
• Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful relationship with clients' family and other primary social supporters.
• Adheres to Stay Graceful's Standard Operations Procedures and South Dakota State Regulations/Administrative Rules relating to in-home care.
• Assures all clients, coworkers and family members are treated equally and with respect.
• Responsible for the quality of services and completion of necessary in-home care duties and related training including: Medication Management, CPR training, First Aid training, Training in life skills and other care techniques and adherence to these techniques.
• Daily care support may include assisting clients in household cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, grocery shopping, communicating with family and friends, and personal grooming.
• Completes and/or assures completion of necessary documentation and reports by the work day.
• Knowledgeable and reflect Stay Graceful's Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement.
• Each In-Home Care Provider is expected to meet Stay Graceful's Code of Conduct, Professionalism, and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No degree required; applicable experience strongly preferred in Human Services or a related field.
• Must have (or qualify to obtain) a current South Dakota driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Must be cleared through the Division of Criminal Investigation.
• Excellent abilities in communication via email, Word, and medical records preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance