Home Care Aide-King County
About The Position
Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon and Washington, offering innovative home-based healthcare solutions. The team is dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients by promoting health, activity, and independence, guided by the principle of "Care Where You Are." As a subsidiary of The Pennant Group, Signature Healthcare at Home combines the stability of a large network with local operational autonomy. This role involves providing quality, supportive, and compassionate care to clients in their homes, following individualized service plans and adhering to agency policies, state regulations, and professional standards. The Home Care Aide (HCA)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) promotes client safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Requirements
- Washington State Home Care Aide (HCA) certification or active HCA training status within the required timeframe, OR current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Food Handlers permit, or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to pass background check and meet state licensing requirements.
- Ability to pass drug testing.
- Reliable transportation and 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
- Attends annual safety and infection control education.
- Uses safety precautions for patients and self, including proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
- Knows evacuation plans for each client's home.
- Supports the mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home.
- Meets agency standards for attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
- Completes mandatory education requirements annually.
- Follows agency policies and maintains client confidentiality per HIPAA.
- Attends agency staff meetings as required.
- Functions as a supportive team member, promoting communication.
- Meets productivity expectations and manages time effectively.
- Documents client services legibly, accurately, and according to agency standards.
- Works independently and asks appropriate questions when unsure.
- Uses good judgment in difficult situations.
- Notifies supervisor of delays or absences within established expectations.
- Solves problems effectively and reports unsafe home environments.
- Adheres to agency policies, code of conduct, and ethical standards.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living (ADL's), personal hygiene, transfers, toileting, and ambulation as per the service plan.
- Performs light housekeeping related to client care, including laundry, linen changes, and tidying living areas.
- Assists with meal preparation and feeding as directed.
- Supports clients with shopping, errands, and appointment reminders.
- Performs delegated nursing tasks under RN delegation (e.g., vital signs, assistance with self-administered medications, blood glucose checks, selected ostomy/catheter/wound care) as permitted by state law and agency policies.
- Completes all documentation on the same day services are provided.
- Follows infection control, universal precautions, and safety protocols.
- Performs any other tasks assigned by the agency according to state-specific regulations.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Flexible scheduling
- Day Shift/Night Shift options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
