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Job Title: Staffing Coordinator – Healthcare Recruitment & Training

Location: Lexington, MA (Onsite; potential hybrid flexibility)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 salary or $30–$40/hour (Contract-to-Perm or Direct Hire)

Position Overview

A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of caregivers and direct care staff. This role plays a critical part in building a dependable, compassionate workforce that supports high-quality patient care, including individuals with memory care and senior support needs.

This is not a high-volume, fill-the-shift position. The focus is on hiring quality professionals who align with care standards and organizational values, while creating a strong pipeline to support ongoing staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Hiring

• Source, interview, and hire qualified caregivers and healthcare support staff
• Assess candidates for professionalism, reliability, empathy, and cultural fit
• Build partnerships with training programs, certification schools, and community referral sources
• Ensure compliance with licensing, credentialing, and background check requirements

Training & Onboarding

• Coordinate and support new hire onboarding and orientation
• Assist with training programs, particularly related to dementia and senior care best practices
• Ensure new staff feel prepared and supported prior to assignment

Retention & Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact and advocate for caregivers and support staff
• Partner with leadership on performance feedback, recognition, and employee support
• Promote a positive, team-oriented culture to improve retention

Operational Coordination

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Work closely with scheduling and operations teams to anticipate staffing needs
• Participate in shared on-call coverage as needed

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare staffing, caregiver recruitment, or clinical support hiring
• CNA, HHA, or similar healthcare background preferred
• Familiarity with dementia care or senior services strongly preferred
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality caregivers and healthcare staff are consistently hired
• Strong employee retention due to effective onboarding and engagement
• Staffing needs are met proactively with a reliable talent pipeline
• Patients and families receive dependable, compassionate care