Lead Caregiver
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Home Care, Elderly/Senior Care, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
Lead with Care. Support with Purpose.
Dovida – Jacksonville is looking for an experienced and dependable Lead Caregiver to join our team. This role is ideal for a caregiver who is ready to take on additional responsibility while continuing to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our clients.
As a Lead Caregiver, you'll not only support clients with their daily needs but also serve as a positive example and resource for fellow caregivers, helping promote consistency, teamwork, and excellent client care.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Care
- Provide personal care and homemaking services according to each client's care plan
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers, and other daily activities
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping and laundry
- Promote client dignity, independence, privacy, and choice
- Observe and report changes in a client's condition, behavior, or safety
- Complete required documentation and timekeeping accurately
Lead Caregiver Support
- Serve as a positive role model for other caregivers
- Help newer caregivers understand client routines, expectations, and professional standards
- Encourage proper communication, attendance, documentation, and timekeeping
- Identify recurring caregiver concerns and communicate them to leadership
- Help some administrative assistance if needed
New Client & Staffing Support
- Assist with new client starts and caregiver transitions when requested
- Help caregivers become familiar with client preferences, routines, and safety expectations
- Assist with open shifts, call-offs, and emergency coverage when available
- Help maintain continuity of care during staffing changes
- Communicate client, caregiver, or scheduling concerns to the appropriate Dovida team member
- $18 per hour
- Supplemental insurance
- Free 24/7 telehealth access
- Free mental health counseling
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Pass Level 2 background check
- CPR certified
- Must pass drug testing
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous HHA, CNA, personal care, direct care, or home care experience preferred
- Ability to work independently in clients' homes
If you're an experienced caregiver ready to take the next step in your career and help support both clients and fellow caregivers, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and become a Lead Caregiver with Dovida – Jacksonville!
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