Home Care CNA/Aide-Kitsap County
About The Position
Provides quality, supportive, compassionate care to assigned clients in their homes in accordance with individualized service plans. When applicable, care is delivered 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 role serving clients across Kitsap County, with territory flexible based on business needs. The position 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 Handler's 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 grooming, bathing, shaving, dressing, mouth care, transfers, toileting, and ambulation, as instructed 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.
- Perform nursing tasks delegated by an RN, as permitted by state law and agency policy and when trained. These may include taking vital signs, assisting with self-administered medications, blood glucose checks, and selected ostomy, catheter, or wound care.
- Complete service documentation on the same day care is provided, accurately and according to agency standards.
- Follow infection control, universal precautions, and safety protocols.
- Attend required annual safety, infection control, and other mandatory education, and document completion.
- Use appropriate safety precautions for clients and self, including proper positioning, good body mechanics, defensive driving, and universal precautions; know the evacuation plan for each home served.
- Follow agency policies, code of conduct, and ethical standards; 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.
- Meet attendance, punctuality, and productivity expectations; organize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Work independently, use good judgment, ask questions when unsure, and take initiative in expected areas.
- Work as scheduled and notify a supervisor or designee about delays or absences according to established expectations.
- Identify and report problems when the home environment is not physically safe for staff or the client.
- Perform other home care aide tasks assigned by the agency in accordance with state-specific regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
