Caregiver Lead
Full Time • Princeton
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Why Akin Care Senior Services?
At Akin Care Senior Services, we do more than help clients stay safely at home—we empower our care team to thrive. Join a mission‑driven company that rewards leadership, invests in training, and values work‑life balance. If you’re a seasoned caregiver ready to mentor others and elevate care quality, this is your next step.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay with overtime & weekend differentials
- Quality hours every week—no “feast or famine” schedules
- Flexible shifts & paid time off
- Paid certifications, and fast‑track promotion path to Care Manager
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Supportive leadership, open‑door culture, and team recognition events
What You’ll Do
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Lead by example: launch new cases, introduce permanent caregivers to families, and model best‑practice care techniques.
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Provide hands‑on care: assist clients with personal hygiene, mobility, light exercise, meals, housekeeping, errands, and medication reminders.
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Ensure quality & safety: complete home‑safety assessments, conduct routine quality‑assurance visits, and document plan‑of‑care updates for the Care Manager.
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Train & onboard caregivers: deliver one‑on‑one coaching, skills refreshers, and ongoing competency checks.
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Serve on the on‑call rotation: triage caregiver call‑outs, fill urgent shifts, and resolve client concerns after hours.
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Problem‑solve in real time: address changes in client condition, escalate issues, and keep families informed.
What You’ll Bring
- 1+ year of professional caregiving, HHA, CNA, or home‑health experience (lead/supervisory duties a plus)
- First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain—paid by employer)
- Proven ability to coach peers and communicate effectively with clients, families, and clinical staff
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to lift / transfer clients as needed
- Tech‑savvy enough to document care notes in a mobile app or EMR
- Compassionate, ethical, and calm under pressure—professional in every scenario
Ready to Lead with Heart?
Bring your expertise and passion to a company that appreciates both. Click “Apply Now” to to speak with our hiring team!
Equal Opportunity Employer – we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Bring your expertise and passion to a company that appreciates both. Click “Apply Now” to to speak with our hiring team!
Equal Opportunity Employer – we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation: $19.00 per hour
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)