Healthcare Recruiter

Reports To: Recruiting Manager
Department: Recruiting/Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Healthcare Recruiter is responsible for supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts for a growing home health care organization across three service regions. Working under the direction of the Recruiting Manager, this role will source, screen, interview, and onboard qualified caregivers and healthcare professionals while ensuring a positive candidate experience. The Healthcare Recruiter will assist with staffing initiatives, conduct new hire orientations, attend team meetings, and collaborate closely with operational leaders to meet hiring goals.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Recruit, screen, and interview caregiver candidates for multiple home health service Regions
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate applicant tracking records.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media platforms, referrals, community partnerships, and recruiting events.
• Conduct phone screenings and schedule interviews as needed.
• Verify candidate qualifications, work history, certifications, and eligibility requirements.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategies to support staffing needs across three assigned regions.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Onboarding & Orientation

• Coordinate onboarding activities for newly hired caregivers and healthcare staff.
• Conduct new employee orientations and ensure completion of required employment paperwork.
• Educate new hires on company policies, procedures, expectations, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to active employment.
• Track onboarding progress and maintain hiring documentation.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Recruiting Manager to achieve hiring goals and staffing objectives.
• Attend weekly recruitment and operational meetings, as well as additional meetings as business needs require.
• Provide recruitment updates, hiring metrics, and candidate pipeline reports.
• Collaborate with branch leaders, schedulers, and clinical staff regarding workforce needs.

Administrative Functions

• Maintain accurate employee and candidate records in company databases.
• Monitor background checks, reference checks, and hiring requirements.
• Assist with recruiting reports and workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, employment regulations, and healthcare industry standards.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of recruiting, staffing, customer service, healthcare administration, or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recruitment software platforms.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between service areas as needed.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, RNs, and Corporate.
• Knowledge of home care, home health, or healthcare staffing operations.
• Experience conducting orientations and employee onboarding.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Professional Communication
• Multitasking & Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Recruitment & Sourcing
• Team Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Attention to Detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment.
• Ability to travel occasionally between office locations and recruiting events.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently achieves recruiting and hiring goals across assigned regions.
• Maintains strong candidate engagement and retention.
• Delivers professional and effective orientation sessions.
• Supports the Recruiting Manager in maintaining adequate staffing levels.
• Contributes positively to team collaboration and organizational growth.

Cambridge Caregivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.