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, Signature Healthcare at Home benefits from the stability of a large network while operating with local autonomy. This role is field-based, serving clients across King County, with flexible territory assignment. The position offers competitive compensation and flexible work schedules, including day and night shifts.
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
- Provides quality, supportive, and compassionate care to assigned clients in their place of residence according to the individualized service plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- 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.
- Knows evacuation plans for each client's home.
- Supports the mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home.
- Meets attendance and punctuality standards, maintaining professional manners in dress and speech.
- 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 team communication.
- Meets productivity expectations, organizing tasks and managing time effectively.
- Documents client services legibly, accurately, and in accordance with agency standards.
- Works independently, asks appropriate questions, takes initiative, and uses good judgment.
- 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 (ADLs), including personal hygiene, transfers, toileting, and ambulation.
- Performs light housekeeping related to client care, such as laundry and tidying living areas.
- Assists with meal preparation and feeding, and supports shopping, errands, and appointment reminders.
- Performs delegated nursing tasks under RN delegation, 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.
Benefits
- The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”
- Permission to operate locally as if it were our own business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
