Healthcare Recruiter (On-Site Albany, NY)

As a Healthcare Recruiter at FreedomCare, your key responsibilities will include managing full-cycle recruitment for Home Health Aides, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining contacts at job fairs, and utilizing the Home Health Registry to discover eligible candidates. You’ll also be expected to manage applicant data in our ATS effectively.

To be a successful Healthcare Recruiter at FreedomCare, you should possess a minimum of two years of experience in home health aide recruitment, be fluent in Spanish, have strong communication skills, and be adept at behavioral-based interviewing. Organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are also crucial.

Yes, FreedomCare is committed to employee growth and development. As a Healthcare Recruiter, you can expect ongoing training and learning opportunities tailored to enhance your recruitment skills and understanding of the home care sector.

The work environment for Healthcare Recruiters at FreedomCare is dynamic and collaborative. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of caregivers and patients, all within our main office in Albany, NY.

FreedomCare stands out as an employer due to its commitment to employee well-being and a supportive culture. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing workplace where your contributions are valued. Our mission-oriented focus helps you feel connected to the positive impact you’re making in home healthcare.

When addressing your experience with full-cycle recruitment, outline specific phases you’ve handled, from sourcing candidates to onboarding them. Highlight any metrics you've achieved such as time-to-fill or retention rates.

Discuss your familiarity with healthcare laws and regulations, and detail the steps you take to verify candidate qualifications and certifications to maintain compliance, such as using checklists or consultation with compliance officers.

Share specific strategies such as leveraging social media, attending healthcare job fairs, and enhancing your organization's branding efforts to appeal to potential candidates. Cite any success stories or effective campaigns you've implemented.

Illustrate your approach to managing a high volume of recruits by discussing time management techniques, prioritization skills, and any digital tools you utilize to streamline the process.

In your response, detail which ATS you’ve used, your proficiency level, and how you've utilized it to track applicants, manage recruitment workflows, or analyze hiring data.

Emphasize your agility by discussing specific instances where you pivoted recruitment strategies or prioritized tasks to meet changing needs, demonstrating flexibility and quick thinking.

Outline criteria you use to evaluate cultural fit, such as aligning candidates' values with those of FreedomCare. Discuss specific interview questions or activities that help reveal a candidate's compatibility with the company culture.

Discuss the importance of following up with candidates post-interview to enhance candidate experience and maintain communication. Share any systems or habits you have for ensuring timely and effective follow-ups.

Illustrate your motivation strategies, such as setting personal mantras, focusing on the larger mission of care and support at FreedomCare, or how you celebrate small wins along the way.

Provide examples of how you create rapport with candidates through open communication, personalized outreach, and demonstrating genuine interest in their skills and career aspirations.