ABOVE Home Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate Lead Caregiver (CNA) to support our clients while assisting with administrative coordination and participating in client admissions. This role is designed for a CNA who enjoys leadership and learning the operational side of home care—while still spending the majority of their time providing hands-on client care.
Position Overview
The Lead Caregiver provides direct client care and supports agency operations by learning and attending client admissions, assisting with care coordination and scheduling, and serving as a field support resource. This is not an office-only role—client care remains the primary responsibility.
Required Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday 8am to 5pm.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, hands-on care to assigned clients
- Attend and learn client admissions alongside supervisors or care coordinators
- Support the admission process by observing, assisting with documentation, and reinforcing care plans
- Serve as a lead support resource for caregivers in the field,
- Communicate client condition changes or care concerns to supervisors promptly
- Complete documentation accurately and on time
- Participate in care plan updates and client follow-ups
- Maintain professionalism, safety, and client dignity at all times
- Act as a liaison between caregivers and office staff
- Assist with onboarding and mentoring new caregivers
- Support quality assurance checks and follow-up visits
- Help identify caregiver training or support needs
- Provide field feedback to leadership to improve care delivery
- On call rotation
Qualifications
- Active Washington State CNA certification (required)
- Required: 3–5 years of professional caregiving experience (in-home preferred)
- Strong clinical judgment and reliability
- Interest in learning admissions, care coordination, and agency operations
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and clean driving abstract
- Proof of valid Auto Insurance
- Ability to travel between client homes during the workday
- Smartphone proficiency for scheduling, documentation, and communication
- Current CPR and Food Handler’s Card (or ability to obtain)
- Flexibility to work as needed outside of posted schedule, and willingness to commute around King, Lewis, Mason, Thurston, Pierce Counties.
- Minimum of 1 week training in Olympia.
What We’re Looking For
- A CNA who leads by example
- Great work ethic
- A calm, confident decision-maker in the field
- Dependable, professional, and solution-oriented
- Comfortable supporting both clients and fellow caregivers
- Interested in long-term growth within the agency
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 5pm.
- Pay range: $25–$28 per hour, based on experience
- Opportunity for growth into advanced leadership or care coordination roles
Email: [email protected] with any questions
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to commute to Olympia for training?
- Are you willing to travel within Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pierce and King counties?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CNA certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Food, CPR, AED certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
