Experienced Caregiver (West Seattle, WA)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Kirkland is hiring experienced caregivers to serve clients throughout the local area, including West Seattle and other nearby communities. Caregivers support clients’ wellness and quality of life in accordance with individualized care plans. The role may include personal care and hygiene, exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, accompanying clients on errands, and responding to emergencies. Caregivers report health changes or unusual incidents and may receive advanced training in dementia or 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 manage multiple duties at once.
- Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
- Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
- Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while following applicable dietary constraints.
- Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including a background check.
- Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.
- HCA or CNA, or an exemption letter with active NAR; driver’s license if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care 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, adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
- Perform 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 clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
- Use a personal vehicle to transport clients, as needed.
- Follow state and office-specific health and safety standards.
Benefits
- $18.00–$22.00 per hour, with weekly payroll.
- Flexible schedules and choice of work territories.
- Homecare Aide Certification Training.
- Real-time phone access to clock-in/out, care plans, and care notes.
- 24-hour access to office staff.
- Up to a $500 prize for selected Caregiver of the Month recipients.
- Free continuing education and training and development opportunities.
- Company-provided personal protective 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
