Experienced Caregiver Harstine Island, WA | Wednesday–Friday, 11 AM–7 PM

Family Best Care • Harstine Island, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Best Care is hiring an experienced, dependable caregiver for an ongoing in-home care assignment on Harstine Island in the Shelton, Washington area. The caregiver will provide one-on-one care to a client with memory care needs on a consistent Wednesday–Friday schedule, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, totaling 24 scheduled hours per week. Applicants must be available all three days and able to commit long-term. Reliable transportation and punctual, consistent attendance are essential. The client’s home is a smoking household, and the caregiver may be exposed to cigarette smoke during shifts.

The role includes companionship, support with daily routines and activities of daily living, meal preparation, mobility assistance, monitoring and reporting changes, light housekeeping related to care, following the care plan, documentation, and communication with the Family Best Care office. Compensation is $26–$28 per hour. Overtime compensation at 1.5 times the regular rate and holiday pay are available when applicable. Health insurance is available to eligible caregivers consistently working 35 or more hours per week. The position also offers a consistent ongoing assignment and support from the office team.

Requirements

• Previous professional caregiving experience.
• Active Washington State HCA, CNA, or NAC credential.
• Current TB screening documentation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card.
• Valid government-issued photo identification.
• Reliable transportation to and from Harstine Island.
• Reliable phone access for work-related communication.
• Ability to complete required employment and onboarding documentation.
• Availability Wednesday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, on an ongoing basis.
• Experience or comfort supporting clients with memory care needs.
• Comfort working in a smoking household, including potential exposure to cigarette smoke.
• Ability to commit to an ongoing, consistent schedule.
• Ability to commute reliably to Harstine Island and arrive punctually for all scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement.
• Support a client with memory care needs through patience, reassurance, and gentle redirection.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene as needed.
• Help maintain consistent daily routines.
• Prepare meals and encourage appropriate hydration and nutrition.
• Provide mobility assistance and fall prevention support as needed.
• Monitor and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, or care needs.
• Complete light housekeeping related to the client's care.
• Follow the established care plan and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Maintain professional communication with the Family Best Care office regarding client updates or concerns.

Benefits

• Overtime compensation at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, when applicable.
• Holiday pay for company-recognized holidays, when applicable.
• Health insurance available to eligible caregivers consistently working 35 or more hours per week.
• Consistent, ongoing client assignment.
• Support from a responsive and dedicated office team.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term relationship with a client.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed