Lead Caregiver in Lane County OR
KIDS NWAbout the role
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Job Location Lane County, ORPosition Type Full TimeSalary Range $22.00 - $26.00 HourlyDescription
🌟 Lead Caregiver (LCG) – Grow with Purpose. Lead with Heart. 🌟
At KIDS, we don’t just provide care - we create connection, empowerment, and opportunity.
We believe great caregivers deserve a clear path to grow their careers, and that’s where our Lead Caregiver program comes in!
As a Lead Caregiver, you’ll be the bridge between our caregiving team in the field and our office support team - helping new members and families feel welcomed, mentoring caregivers, and stepping in to ensure care never skips a beat. This is a role for the best of the best: leaders who can inspire others, solve problems with grace, and deliver exceptional care every time.
Starting Wage: $22-$26/hour Based on Experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some flexibility
Location: Lane County
Position Type: Hybrid
🌻 What You’ll Do as a Lead Caregiver
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Step In When Needed – Plan, coordinate, or provide coverage for families when caregivers are on PTO or unavailable, ensuring seamless support for members
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Welcome & Onboard – Meet new members and families, and help new caregivers hit the ground running
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Coach & Mentor – Offer training, feedback, and encouragement to help caregivers grow and thrive
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Represent KIDS in Your Community – Attend member meetings, recruiting events, and interviews to help connect the right people with the right support
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Keep the Team Flowing – Collaborate with Care Coordinators to ensure members and caregivers are always matched with the right fit
🏆 Who We’re Looking For | Our Lead Caregivers have a track record of excellence!
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Consistent, reliable, and praised for their care
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Open to coaching and able to offer feedback
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Natural leaders with emotional maturity and professional boundaries
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Skilled at time management and staying organized
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Calm under pressure, with a “solutions-first” mindset
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Committed to both personal and professional growth
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Reliable transportation (valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to your own vehicle)
✨ LCG's will help with supporting each of the Care Coordinators; however, their top 5 priorities will be:
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Covering open shifts—whether new to KIDS, waiting on a pairing, or covering PTO for their caregiver
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Providing observations & training as needed
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Attending meet & greets, first shifts, interviewing caregivers, ISP meetings, etc., as backup when the CC cannot make it (this should be rare)
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Assisting with auditing, shift notes for coaching, supporting 5-star review completions, and following up on documents
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Supporting the Care Team, Recruiting, and the office team for community events
🌟 Perks & Benefits You’ll Love 🌟
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
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Group & voluntary life insurance options
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401(k) with up to 3% company match after 90 days
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Healthiest You Program – Available after 60 days for full-time team members, giving you 24/7 access to virtual healthcare
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