Home Care Aide-Kitsap County

Signature Healthcare at Home•Federal Way, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Aide provides quality, supportive, compassionate care to assigned clients in their residences. Services are 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. This field-based role serves clients across Kitsap County, with territory flexible according to business needs. The position is PRN, part-time, or full-time, with a flexible day or night shift schedule. Compensation is $22–$24. Signature Healthcare at Home provides home-based healthcare services in Oregon and Washington. The organization’s “Care Where You Are” commitment supports clients who wish to remain in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of The Pennant Group network.

Requirements

Washington State Home Care Aide (HCA) certification or active HCA training status within the required timeframe, or a current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain them.
Food Handler 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

Provide client assistance with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, including hair shampooing, 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 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 documentation on the same day services are provided and follow agency documentation standards.
Follow infection control, universal precautions, and safety protocols.
Attend annual safety and infection-control education and mandatory annual education, and document completion.
Use appropriate safety precautions, including proper positioning, good body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving; know the evacuation plan for each client’s home.
Follow agency policies, code of conduct, ethical standards, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Attend staff meetings as required and function as part of a caregiver team, promoting communication and support.
Meet attendance, punctuality, productivity, and professional conduct expectations; organize tasks and manage time effectively.
Work independently, ask appropriate questions when unsure, take initiative, and use good judgment in difficult situations.
Work as scheduled and notify a supervisor or designee of delays or absences within established expectations.
Identify and report problems when the home environment is physically unsafe for staff or the client.
Perform other tasks assigned by the agency in accordance with state-specific regulations.