Home Care Aide/Caregiver - Pierce County (Evenings and Weekends Needed)

Redwood Family Care Network•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

Provides compassionate, non-medical care and assistance to clients with developmental disabilities and/or seniors. The aide cares for clients who need help with daily living skills or require companionship, following each client’s assigned Plan of Care. Duties may include personal care, protective supervision, household assistance, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and transportation. CFC tasks are performed within the client’s current living situation unless the Client Plan of Care states otherwise. Respite care may take place in the client’s home or at a predetermined, appropriate community location, unless otherwise determined by the guardian. The aide records accurate hours and duties on the agency’s approved timesheet at the time of service and submits legible, accurate timesheets by the first of each month. The position requires understanding and compliance with SAILS Washington policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be over 18 years of age.
Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal.
Must be a licensed CNA or Home Care Aide (HCA).
Must be able to work independently.
Must be physically and mentally capable of caring for an ill, infirm, disabled, or vulnerable individual, including safely lifting or transferring clients and dealing with combative behaviors.
Understanding of professional boundaries.
Must pass a Washington State background check and maintain eligibility for recurring background screenings.
Maintain an active Washington State driver license and auto insurance.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide required documentation.
Maintain active Certified Home Care Aide (HCA) certification, Nurse Delegation, and other required certifications.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.

Nice To Haves

Mental Health, Dementia, and/or Behavioral Health training is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Care for children or adults with special needs and seniors who require assistance or companionship.
Implement each assigned client’s Plan of Care.
Assist clients with feeding and eating, dressing, personal hygiene and bathing, toileting, transferring, ambulation, and positioning, according to their needs.
Provide protective supervision and safety, guidance, and protection to clients who cannot be left alone due to impaired judgment.
Assist the family with housekeeping and shopping.
Assist with meal planning and preparation.
Provide transportation.
Perform Community First Choice work within the client’s current living situation unless otherwise specified in the Client Plan of Care.
Provide respite care in the client’s living situation or at a predetermined, appropriate community location, subject to the guardian’s direction.
Record accurate hours worked and duties performed on the approved timesheet at the time of service, and submit it by the first of each month.
Understand and follow SAILS Washington policies and procedures.
Notify a supervisor promptly of any physical, mental, or emotional limitations that could prevent safe performance of job duties.
Complete background screening upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
Maintain active Home Care Aide certification, Nurse Delegation, and other required certifications.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.