Home Care -Certified Nursing Assistant--King County

Pennant Group•Federal Way, WA

1d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is hiring a Home Care CNA Caregiver to serve clients in their residences across King County. The field-based territory is flexible based on business needs. The role provides quality, supportive, compassionate care according to individualized service plans 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. Care includes assistance with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, light household tasks related to client care, meal preparation and feeding, shopping and errands, and appointment reminders. Where permitted by state law and agency policies, the caregiver may perform nursing tasks delegated by an RN after appropriate training. Services and documentation must follow agency standards, and same-day documentation is required. This is a PRN, part-time, or full-time opportunity with a flexible day or night shift schedule. Compensation is $25–$27. Signature Healthcare at Home describes itself as a home health provider in Oregon and Washington and a subsidiary of The Pennant Group network, with more than 300 locations nationwide.

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

Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, dressing, mouth care, transfers, toileting, and ambulation as instructed by the service plan.
Perform simple household and supportive services related to client care, such as laundry, linen changes, and tidying living areas.
Assist with meal preparation and feeding as directed; support shopping, errands, and appointment reminders.
Perform nursing tasks delegated by an RN, when permitted by state law and agency policy and when delegated and trained; examples may include vital signs, assistance with self-administered medications, blood glucose checks, and selected ostomy, catheter, or wound care.
Complete service documentation on the same day care is provided, legibly and accurately according to agency standards.
Follow infection control, universal precautions, safety protocols, agency policies, the code of conduct, and ethical standards.
Use appropriate safety precautions, including proper positioning and body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving; know the evacuation plan for each home served.
Attend required annual safety, infection control, and other mandatory education, and document completion.
Maintain client and family confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Attend agency staff meetings as required and communicate and collaborate as a member of the caregiving team.
Manage time and tasks effectively to meet productivity expectations; work independently, use good judgment, ask questions when unsure, and report problems or unsafe home environments.
Meet attendance and punctuality expectations, work as scheduled, and notify a supervisor or designee of delays or absences within established expectations.
Perform other tasks assigned by the agency in accordance with applicable state regulations.