Home Care -Certified Nursing Assistant--King County
About The Position
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 HCA/CNA promotes client safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life while following agency policies, state regulations, and professional standards. This is a field-based position serving clients across King County, with territory flexible based on business needs. The role is offered as PRN, part-time, or full-time, with a flexible day or night shift schedule. Compensation is $25–$27.
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 Handlers 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
- Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, including shampooing, grooming, bathing, shaving, dressing, mouth care, transfers, toileting, and ambulation, as directed by the service plan.
- Perform 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, potentially including 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, following agency standards.
- Follow infection control, universal precautions, and safety protocols.
- Attend annual safety and infection control education and mandatory education; document completion.
- Use appropriate safety precautions for clients and self, including proper positioning, good body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving.
- Know the evacuation plan for each home where services are provided.
- Follow agency policies, code of conduct, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements for clients’ and families’ information under HIPAA.
- Attend agency staff meetings as required and function as part of a caregiver team, promoting communication and support.
- Meet attendance, punctuality, and productivity expectations; maintain professional dress and speech; organize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Document client services legibly and accurately according to agency standards.
- Work independently, ask questions when unsure, take initiative within role expectations, use good judgment, solve problems effectively, and report unsafe home environments.
- Work as scheduled and notify a supervisor or designee of delays or absences according to established expectations.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the agency in accordance with state-specific regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
