Home Care Aide- Pierce County

Signature Healthcare at Home•Federal Way, WA

1d•Remote

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 team is dedicated to enhancing the life of every person served, promoting health, activity, and independence. The organization's guiding principle, “Care Where You Are,” reflects its commitment to providing quality care for clients who wish to remain in their homes. As a subsidiary of The Pennant Group, Signature Healthcare at Home benefits from the stability of a large network while operating with local autonomy.

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

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 plan in each home that service is provided.
Supports mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home.
Meets attendance and punctuality standards; maintains professional manners in dress and speech.
Completes mandatory education requirements annually and documents them.
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.
Can work well alone, without supervision. Asks appropriate questions when unsure of an assignment, takes initiative in areas expected. Uses good judgment in difficult situations.
Works as scheduled and notifies the supervisor or designee of delays or absences within established expectations.
Able to solve problems effectively and report accordingly when the home environment is not physically safe for staff or the client.
Adheres to agency policies, code of conduct, and ethical standards.
Assist 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.
Performance of simple household and supportive services such as light housekeeping related to client care, including laundry, linen changes, and tidying living areas. Assist with meal preparation and feeding as directed. Support shopping, errands and appointment reminders.
As permitted by state law and agency policies; perform 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.
Complete all documentation on the same day services are provided, following agency standards.
Follow infection control, universal precautions, and safety protocols always.
Any other task the agency may choose to have the home care aide perform according to state specific regulations.