Home Care Aide/Caregiver - King/Snohomish County
About The Position
Responsible for caring for a child/adult with special needs who cannot perform certain daily living skills without assistance as a result of their disability or a senior requiring care and assistance or companionship. These will be non-medical services. Implementing assigned clients “Plan of Care” and providing assistance with daily living skills which could include feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, and positioning. Also responsible for assisting families with housekeeping, shopping, meal planning, and preparation, and providing transportation. Responsible for protective supervision, being available to provide safety, guidance, and protection to the client who cannot be left alone due to impaired judgment. When performing Community First Choice (CFC) work, tasks are to be performed within the bounds of the client’s current living situation unless otherwise stated in the Client Plan of Care. When providing Respite Care, care may be performed either within or outside the client’s current living situation at a predetermined, appropriate community location, unless otherwise determined by the guardian.
Requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal).
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be physically and mentally capable of caring for an individual who is ill, infirm, disabled or vulnerable.
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Must pass a Washington State background check.
- Maintain active WA Driver License and Auto Insurance.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (documentation required).
Nice To Haves
- DDA Experience (Child & Adult) is highly preferred.
- Mental Health Training highly preferred.
- Certified Home Care Aide (HCA Training Available) and Nurse Delegation and other required certifications.
Responsibilities
- Caring for a child/adult with special needs or a senior requiring care and assistance or companionship.
- Implementing assigned clients “Plan of Care”.
- Assistance with daily living skills (feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, positioning).
- Assist the family with housekeeping.
- Assist the family with shopping.
- Assist the family with meal planning and preparation.
- Provide transportation.
- Responsible for protective supervision.
- Reporting accurate hours worked and duties performed on approved time sheet.
- Submitting time sheets by the first of every month, legible and accurate.
- Maintaining clear understanding of SAILS Washington policy and procedures.
Benefits
- HCA Training Available
- Continuing education (minimum of 12 hours annually)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
