Home Care -Certified Nursing Assistant--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 designed to complement clients' lifestyles. The team is dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients by helping them achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence, guided by the principle of "Care Where You Are." As a subsidiary of The Pennant Group network, Signature Healthcare at Home combines the stability of a large organization with local operational autonomy. This role serves clients across King County, providing quality, supportive, and compassionate care in their homes according to individualized service plans and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse when applicable. The position emphasizes client safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life while adhering to agency policies, state regulations, and professional standards.
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
- 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 client homes.
- Supports the mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home.
- Meets attendance and punctuality standards; maintains professional demeanor.
- Completes mandatory education requirements annually.
- Follows agency policies and maintains client confidentiality per HIPAA.
- Attends agency staff meetings as required.
- Functions as a team member, promoting communication and support.
- Meets productivity expectations and manages time effectively.
- Documents client services accurately and legibly.
- Works independently, asks appropriate questions, takes initiative, and uses good judgment.
- Notifies supervisor of delays or absences.
- 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.
- Performs light housekeeping related to client care, laundry, linen changes, and tidying living areas.
- Assists with meal preparation and feeding, and supports shopping, errands, and appointment reminders.
- Performs delegated nursing tasks under RN delegation, such as vital signs, medication assistance, 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 regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
