Home Care Aide/Caregiver - Monroe (PT)
About The Position
The Home Care Aide provides compassionate, non-medical care and companionship to clients with developmental disabilities, seniors, or others who need assistance with daily living. The aide implements each assigned client’s Plan of Care and may assist with feeding, dressing, hygiene and bathing, toileting, transfers, ambulation, and positioning. Duties may also include protective supervision, housekeeping, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and transportation. CFC tasks are performed within the client’s current living situation unless the Plan of Care states otherwise. Respite care may take place in the client’s home or at a predetermined appropriate community location, unless the guardian determines otherwise. The aide reports hours worked and duties performed accurately on the agency’s approved timesheet at the time of service and submits legible, accurate timesheets by the first of each month. The role requires understanding SAILS Washington policies and procedures, working independently, maintaining professional boundaries, and meeting applicable licensing, screening, certification, and continuing-education requirements. The work is assigned in Snohomish County, in the Monroe area, and requires the aide to provide transportation.
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).
- Ability to work independently.
- Physically and mentally capable of caring for an individual who is ill, infirm, disabled, or vulnerable, including lifting or transferring clients and safely dealing with combative behaviors.
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Must pass a Washington State background check upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
- Maintain an active Washington State driver license and auto insurance.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide documentation.
- Maintain active Certified Home Care Aide (HCA) status, Nurse Delegation, and other required certifications.
- Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
- Must be able to provide transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Mental Health, Dementia, and/or Behavioral Health training is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, non-medical care and companionship to clients with developmental disabilities, seniors, or others requiring care and assistance.
- Implement each assigned client’s Plan of Care.
- Assist clients with daily living skills, including feeding, dressing, personal hygiene and bathing, toileting, transfers, ambulation, and positioning, as needed.
- Provide protective supervision and safety, guidance, and protection to clients who cannot be left alone due to impaired judgment.
- Assist the family with housekeeping, shopping, and meal planning and preparation.
- Provide transportation.
- Perform Community First Choice tasks within the bounds of the client’s current living situation unless otherwise stated in the Client Plan of Care.
- Provide respite care in the client’s current living situation or at a predetermined appropriate community location, unless otherwise determined by the guardian.
- Record accurate hours worked and duties performed on the approved timesheet at the time of service.
- Submit legible and accurate timesheets by the first of every month.
- Follow SAILS Washington policies and procedures.
- Maintain required certifications and complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
