Home Care Aide-Kitsap County

Pennant Group•Federal Way, WA

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is hiring a Home Care Aide to provide quality, supportive, compassionate care to assigned clients in their homes across Kitsap County. The field-based territory is flexible based on business needs. Care is delivered according to each client’s individualized service plan and, when applicable, under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role promotes client safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life while following agency policies, state regulations, and professional standards. The Home Care Aide supports clients with activities of daily living and personal care, light household tasks, meals, errands, and appointment reminders. Where permitted by state law and agency policy, the aide may perform nursing tasks delegated by an RN after receiving the required training. The position requires accurate same-day documentation, attention to safety and infection control, and effective communication as part of a caregiving team, while also being able to work independently. The employer is Signature Healthcare at Home, a subsidiary of The Pennant Group network. Compensation is $22–$24. The position may be PRN, part-time, or full-time, with a flexible day or night shift schedule.

Requirements

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

Attend required annual safety and infection-control education.
Use appropriate safety precautions for clients and self, including proper positioning and body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving skills.
Know the evacuation plan for each home served.
Support the mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home and follow agency policies, the code of conduct, and ethical standards.
Meet attendance and punctuality standards; maintain professional dress and speech; attend required staff meetings and complete and document mandatory annual education.
Protect the confidentiality of clients’ and families’ private health and other information in accordance with HIPAA.
Work as a member of the caregiver team and promote communication and support.
Meet productivity expectations, organize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Document services legibly and accurately according to agency standards, completing documentation on the same day services are provided.
Work independently, use good judgment, ask questions when unsure, take initiative within the role, and report problems effectively, including unsafe home environments.
Work as scheduled and notify the supervisor or designee of delays or absences according to established expectations.
Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, including hair washing, grooming, bathing, shaving, dressing, mouth care, transfers, toileting, and ambulation as instructed by the service plan.
Provide simple household and supportive services related to client care, including light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and tidying living areas.
Assist with meal preparation and feeding as directed; support shopping, errands, and appointment reminders.
When permitted by state law and agency policies, perform RN-delegated nursing tasks after delegation and training, potentially including vital signs, assistance with self-administered medications, blood glucose checks, and selected ostomy, catheter, or wound care.
Follow infection-control, universal-precaution, and safety protocols.
Perform other tasks assigned by the agency in accordance with state-specific regulations.