Live-In Certified Nurse Aide

Visiting Angels • Kirkland, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Kirkland is hiring live-in caregivers to serve clients in the local area. The Certified Nurse Aide helps improve clients’ quality of life and supports their wellness in accordance with individualized care plans. Care may include personal care and hygiene, exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and accompanying clients on shopping trips, appointments, and errands. The aide reports health changes or unusual incidents and responds promptly and responsibly to emergencies.

The role requires travel to client homes and may involve transporting clients. Caregivers must be comfortable with housekeeping and cooking while observing dietary constraints, and physically able to carry groceries and support clients. The position offers live-in shifts as well as morning, mid-day, evening, and overnight shifts, seven days a week. Advanced training opportunities are available in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties.
• Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
• Physical endurance to carry groceries and physically support a client.
• Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
• Ability and willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including a background check.
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten each client’s day.
• HCA or CNA exemption letter with active NAR; driver’s license if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Handle light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.

Benefits

• Homecare Aide Certification Training.
• Flexible schedule and choice of territories.
• Weekly payroll.
• Real-time access on a phone to clock-in/out, care plans, and care notes.
• 24-hour access to office staff.
• Caregiver of the Month recognition for five people, with a prize of up to $500.
• Free continuing education and training and development opportunities.
• Company-provided protective personal equipment.
• $250 employee referral program.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available for full-time employees.
• Discounted homecare aide certification training for full-time employees.
• Annual gratitude bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED