Lead Caregiver

Description

In collaboration with House staff, volunteers, and YoloCares’ clinical team, the Lead Caregiver plays a vital role in supporting residents throughout their end-of-life journey. This position provides hands-on assistance with personal care, meal service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, and activities, ensuring a dignified and compassionate environment. Additionally, the Lead Caregiver oversees the caregiver team’s scheduling under the direction of the House Manager, ensuring continuity of care and efficient daily operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting, as directed by the Plan of Care and under the supervision of YoloCares’ clinical staff.
• Provide homemaker services, including cleaning residents' rooms, laundry, meal preparation, and assistance with meals, as needed.
• Ensure residents’ comfort and hygiene by changing clothing and bed linens as required.
• Support residents with mobility, positioning, ambulation, and transfers, utilizing adaptive equipment when necessary.
• Assist with feeding, hydration, and other comfort measures as directed.
• Observe and monitor residents’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being, promptly reporting any changes to the House Manager and clinical team.
• Oversee and coordinate the caregiver team’s scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and continuity of care.
• Train, mentor, and support caregivers, volunteers, and interns in care techniques and best practices.
• Assist residents with self-administered medications as directed by clinical staff.
• Promote socialization, activities, and emotional well-being through engagement with residents.
• Maintain documentation of resident care, observations, and significant changes in compliance with YoloCares policies and regulations.
• Follow infection control protocols, including universal precautions such as handwashing and proper use of protective equipment.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain professional boundaries, self-awareness, and self-care while working in an emotionally demanding environment.
• Support and uphold Joshua’s House and YoloCares’ commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Demonstrate effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills in a team-oriented setting.
• Adhere to YoloCares’ Standards of Conduct and Performance and all applicable ethical guidelines.
• Participate in performance evaluation and continuous improvement efforts to enhance care quality.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with adults, the elderly, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Familiarity with hospice care, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches.
• Experience with scheduling, staffing coordination, and related administrative tasks.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for documentation and team collaboration.
• Ability to perform effectively under stress and in unexpected situations.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-centered approach.
• Compliance with confidentiality (HIPAA) and mandated reporting policies.
• Ability to meet agency background screening requirements.
• Familiarity with YoloCares' "Hospice Aide Core Values" and industry standards for hospice and palliative care.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking and standing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• If driving on YoloCares business, must have a valid California driver’s license and required auto insurance.
• Must pass random drug testing.

Salary: $49,920 - $54,080/Yearly

YoloCares is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.