Companion Caregiver (West Seattle, WA)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Kirkland is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support senior adults and home-care clients throughout the local area, including West Seattle and other nearby communities. Caregivers help clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary by client and may involve personal care, housekeeping, exercise encouragement, medication reminders, shopping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Caregivers must also respond appropriately to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The role offers flexible scheduling and shifts seven days a week, including morning, mid-day, evening, overnight, and live-in shifts. The position is not remote.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Reliable transportation to client visits.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
- Must pass a background check and drug screen.
- Training or knowledge in first aid and emergency response.
- A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
- Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.
- HCA, CNA, or exemption letter with active NAR; driver's license if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Perform light housekeeping.
- Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
- Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
- Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
- Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, based on their abilities.
- Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, attending medical appointments, and taking walks.
- Act quickly in medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.
Benefits
- $18.00–$22.00 per hour.
- Weekly payroll.
- Clock-in/out, care plans, and care notes available in real time on a phone.
- 24-hour access to office staff.
- Flexible schedule in territories selected by the caregiver.
- Caregiver of the Month awards, with up to a $500 prize.
- 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.
- Homecare aide certification training offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
