Home Care Aide/Caregiver - Lynnwood (PT)

Redwood Family Care Network•Lynnwood, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide compassionate caring services to clients with developmental disabilities and/or senior care. This role involves assisting clients with daily living skills, providing protective supervision, and potentially performing tasks within the bounds of the client's living situation or at a predetermined community location for Respite Care.

Requirements

Must be over 18 years of age.
Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal).
Must be able to work independently.
Must be physically and mentally capable of caring for an individual who is ill, infirm, disabled or vulnerable.
Understanding of professional boundaries.
Must pass a Washington State background check.
Maintain active WA Driver License and Auto Insurance.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (documentation required).
Complete and pass the background check screening upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
Maintain active Certified Home Care Aide (HCA Training Available) and Nurse Delegation and other required certifications.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.

Nice To Haves

HCA Training Available

Responsibilities

Caring for a child/adult with special needs who cannot perform certain daily living skills without assistance as a result of their disability or a senior requiring care and assistance or companionship (non-medical services).
Implementing assigned clients “Plan of Care”.
Assistance with daily living skills including feeding, dressing, personal hygiene/body care, toileting, transferring, and positioning.
Assisting the family with housekeeping, shopping, and meal planning/preparation.
Providing transportation.
Responsible for protective supervision: being available to provide safety, guidance, and protection to the client who cannot be left alone due to impaired judgment.
Performing Community First Choice (CFC) work within the bounds of the client’s current living situation unless otherwise stated in the Client Plan of Care.
Providing Respite Care, which may be performed within or outside the client’s current living situation at a predetermined, appropriate community location.
Reporting accurate hours worked and duties performed on Special Care Agency, Inc.’s approved time sheet.
Submitting time sheets by the first of every month, legible and accurate.
Maintaining a clear understanding of SAILS Washington policy and procedures.