Caregiver

Home care aides oversee services provided to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Home care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite.

Home care supervisor/team leader/care leader ensure that employees deliver services in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting relationship reports to operations/branch manager.

Responsibilities/activities include:

• Ensuring agency policies and procedures and industry standards and regulations are followed.
• Assisting with the coordination, evaluation and planning of home care services.
• Assisting the manager with administrative activities and optimal use of resources.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans, goals and objectives.
• Coordinating staffing activities.
• Coordinating scheduling activities.
• Supervising work activities of designated employees.
• Developing and instructing employees in the use of practices, procedures and equipment.
• Providing leadership to employees.
• Conducting in-home assessments.
• Liaise with community resources and other agencies.