Home Care -Certified Nursing Assistant--Pierce County

Pennant Group•Tacoma, WA

1d•$25 - $27•Remote

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 Signature Home Health 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 is field-based, serving clients across Pierce County, with flexible territory based on business needs.

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 willing to obtain.
Food Handlers permit, or willing 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

Provides quality, supportive, compassionate care to assigned clients in their place of residence according to the individualized service plan.
Promotes client safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life while adhering to agency policies, state regulations, and professional standards.
Attends annual safety and infection control education.
Uses safety precautions for patients and self, including proper positioning, good body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving skills.
Knows evacuation plans for each client's home.
Supports the mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home.
Maintains professional manners in dress and speech, and meets attendance and punctuality standards.
Completes mandatory education requirements annually.
Follows agency policies and maintains client confidentiality per HIPAA.
Attends agency staff meetings as required and functions as a supportive team member.
Meets productivity expectations, organizes tasks, and manages time effectively.
Documents client services legibly, accurately, and according to agency standards.
Works independently, asks appropriate questions, takes initiative, and uses good judgment.
Notifies supervisor of delays or absences within established expectations.
Effectively solves problems 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 instructed.
Performs light housekeeping related to client care, including laundry, linen changes, and tidying living areas.
Assists with meal preparation and feeding as directed, and supports shopping, errands, and appointment reminders.
Performs delegated nursing tasks under RN delegation as permitted by state law and agency policies, which may include vital signs, assistance with self-administered medications, blood glucose checks, and selected ostomy, catheter, or wound care.
Completes all documentation on the same day services are provided.
Follows infection control, universal precautions, and safety protocols.
Performs other tasks as assigned by the agency according to state-specific regulations.