Home Care Aide-King County

Pennant Group•Federal Way, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon and Washington, offering innovative home-based healthcare solutions designed to complement clients' lifestyles. The Signature Home Health team is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those they serve, focusing on health, activity, and independence. Their commitment to quality care for clients wishing to remain in their homes is guided by the principle "Care Where You Are." As a subsidiary of The Pennant Group, Signature Healthcare at Home benefits from the stability of a large network while operating with local autonomy. This role is for a Home Care Aide in King County, serving Federal Way, Des Moines, and Burien, with a flexible territory based on business needs.

Requirements

Washington State Home Care Aide (HCA) certification or active HCA training status within the required timeframe.
OR current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to obtain.
Food Handlers permit, or willing to obtain.
Ability to pass background check and meet state licensing requirements.
Ability to pass drug testing.
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in home care, home health, or senior living.
Experience with dementia or chronic conditions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provides quality, supportive, compassionate care to assigned clients in their place of residence.
Delivers services according to the individualized service plan and, when applicable, under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Promotes client safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life while adhering to all agency policies, state regulations, and professional standards.
Attends annual safety and infection control education.
Uses safety precautions as appropriate for patients and self, including proper positioning, good body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving skills.
Knows evacuation plans in each home served.
Supports the mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home.
Meets agency standards for attendance and punctuality; maintains professional manners in dress and speech.
Completes mandatory education requirements annually.
Follows agency policies.
Maintains confidentiality of clients' and families' private health and other information per HIPAA.
Attends agency staff meetings as required.
Functions as a member of a team of caregivers, promoting team communication and support.
Meets productivity expectations for this position; organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
Documents client services legibly, accurately, and in concert with agency standards.
Works independently without supervision.
Asks appropriate questions when unsure of an assignment, takes initiative in expected areas.
Uses good judgment in difficult situations.
Works as scheduled and notifies supervisor of delays or absences within established expectations.
Solves problems effectively and reports accordingly when the home environment is not physically safe for staff or the client.
Adheres to agency policies, code of conduct, and ethical standards.
Assists clients with activities of daily living (ADL’s), personal hygiene including shampooing hair, grooming, bathing, shaving, dressing, mouth care, transfers, toileting, and ambulation as instructed by the service plan.
Performs simple household and supportive services such as light housekeeping related to client care, including laundry, linen changes, and tidying living areas.
Assists with meal preparation and feeding as directed.
Supports shopping, errands, and appointment reminders.
As permitted by state law and agency policies, performs delegated nursing tasks under RN delegation, which may include vital signs, assistance with self-administered medications, blood glucose checks, and selected ostomy, catheter, or wound care when delegated and trained.
Completes all documentation on the same day services are provided, following agency standards.
Follows infection control, universal precautions, and safety protocols always.
Performs any other task the agency may choose to have the home care aide perform according to state-specific regulations.