Home Care Aide

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Seattle, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide non-medical assistance to clients in their homes. The role involves performing basic household management and personal care tasks, following a client's care plan. The goal is to help clients remain in their homes and delay institutionalization. This position requires adherence to specific protocols, including client identification, medication reminders, and reporting any skin issues to a supervisor. The Home Care Aide will also be responsible for household management tasks such as housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe and healthy living environment for clients.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of experience in household management, paid or unpaid.
Prior experience with adults unable to care for themselves is preferred.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the clients served.
Must be mature, empathetic, and able to deal with the multiple demands of the job.
Must pass a Department of Social & Health Services background check.
Verbal and written English communication skills are required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write and keep client timesheets for payroll purposes.
Ability to speak effectively with clients and staff.
Ability to use computer, mouse and keyboard for training purposes.
Ability to use a “smart” phone (Apple iPhone or Android) for calls, downloading apps, and entering data.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to respond to emergent client behavior and/or rapid changes of client medical stability.
Must obtain DSHS HCA certification in no more than 200 calendar days.
Must have and maintain a current TB test.
Must be current with standard health immunizations.
Must provide evidence of COVID 19 Vaccinations and Booster.
Must provide evidence of receiving an annual flu vaccine.
Must provide a copy and maintain a current Washington State Driver’s License.
Must provide proof and maintain current automobile insurance.
Must have a clean driving record when assigned to transport clients or run errands.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual desired (Spanish will be preferred).
Previous experience in a nursing home or geriatric setting is preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform personal care tasks including assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, and transfers.
Provide medication reminders, ensuring client identifiers and medication expiration dates are checked.
Monitor and report any skin redness, discoloration, or other skin issues to the home care supervisor.
Assist with ambulation, including providing support or pushing wheelchairs.
Measure and record client pain levels using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and document steps to address pain.
Provide escort/transportation services for medical appointments, essential shopping, and errands.
Ensure the safety of clients by providing supervision in potentially unsafe situations.
Perform household management tasks including housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, changing linens, cleaning kitchen/bathroom), laundry, and meal preparation.
Perform occasional household tasks such as snow removal and wood chopping if necessary.
Maintain a safe and healthy living environment for assigned clients.
Clock in and out appropriately using the Matrixcare Mobile App and ensure client signature at the end of the shift.
Notify a Supervisor of absences or any need to change a client’s schedule.
Attend all scheduled meetings and required training.
Observe and report client or service-related problems to a Home Care Supervisor.
Report all accidents to a Home Care Supervisor.
Be available to work agreed-upon hours and days.
Perform other duties as assigned.