Lead Caregiver CHHA - Township of Howell, NJ

At Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold, we do more than help clients stay safely at home we empower our caregiving team to thrive. As an award-winning agency recognized for excellence in both client and caregiver satisfaction, we believe in leading with compassion, supporting prof ...

Job description

At Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold, we do more than help clients stay safely at home we empower our caregiving team to thrive. As an award-winning agency recognized for excellence in both client and caregiver satisfaction, we believe in leading with compassion, supporting professional growth, and creating a culture of care.

If you're a seasoned caregiver ready to mentor others and elevate care quality, this is your opportunity to step into leadership.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay ($20–$24/hr based on experience)
• Consistent hours every week—no "feast or famine" schedules
• Paid time off
• Paid certifications and ongoing professional development
• Care Path with future growth
• Supportive leadership and recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What You'll Do

• Lead by example: Launch new cases, introduce permanent caregivers to families, and model best-practice care techniques
• Provide hands-on care: Assist clients with personal hygiene, mobility, light exercise, meals, housekeeping, errands, and medication reminders
• Ensure quality & safety: Conduct home-safety assessments, perform quality-assurance visits, direct collaboration with Director of Nursing.
• Support our caregivers: skills refreshers, and competency checks to elevate team performance.
• Serve on the on-call rotation: Help cover caregiver call-outs, fill urgent shifts, and address client concerns after hours.
• Problem-solve in real time: Respond to changes in client condition, escalate issues appropriately, and keep families informed.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ year of professional caregiving experience (CHHA required)
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, and team members
• Proven ability to coach and mentor peers
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to lift/transfer clients as needed
• Comfort with mobile apps/Wellsky for documenting care
• Compassionate, ethical, and calm under pressure—a true professional in every scenario

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

License/Certification:

• NJ HHA (Required)

Work Location: On the road