Home Care Aide/Caregiver - Monroe (PT)

Redwood Family Care Network•Monroe, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Aide provides compassionate, non-medical care to clients with developmental disabilities and/or older adults who need assistance or companionship. The aide implements each assigned client’s Plan of Care and supports daily living activities according to the client’s needs, including feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, transferring, ambulation, and positioning. The role also includes protective supervision for clients who cannot safely be left alone, as well as helping families with housekeeping, shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation. Transportation is required. Community First Choice (CFC) services are performed within the client’s current living situation unless the Client Plan of Care states otherwise. Respite care may be provided in the client’s home or at a predetermined appropriate community location, unless the guardian determines otherwise. The aide must accurately record hours and duties on the agency’s approved time sheet at the time of service and submit legible, accurate time sheets by the first of each month. The position requires understanding and compliance with SAILS Washington policies and procedures. Work is scheduled as assigned in Snohomish County, in the Monroe area, and travel is required.

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.
Must be physically and mentally capable of caring for an ill, infirm, disabled, or vulnerable individual, including lifting or transferring clients and safely addressing combative behaviors.
Understanding of professional boundaries.
Must pass a Washington State background check and maintain required background screening eligibility.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide non-medical care and companionship to clients with developmental disabilities and/or older adults.
Implement assigned clients’ Plans of Care.
Assist clients with feeding and eating, dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, transferring, ambulation, and positioning, as needed.
Provide protective supervision, safety, guidance, and protection for clients who cannot be left alone due to impaired judgment.
Assist families with housekeeping, shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation.
Provide transportation.
Perform Community First Choice tasks within the client’s current living situation unless otherwise stated in the Client Plan of Care.
Provide respite care in the client’s home or at a predetermined appropriate community location, as applicable and subject to guardian direction.
Record hours worked and duties performed accurately on the approved time sheet at the time of service.
Submit legible and accurate time sheets by the first of every month.
Understand and follow SAILS Washington policies and procedures.
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.