Home Care Assistants
Catholic Community Services
Everett, WA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on September 19, 2018
Home Care Assistants
QUALIFICATIONS: Should be 18 years of age and have a minimum of one-year paid or unpaid experience in household management. Prior experience with elderly, and developmentally disabled, and/or handicapped persons preferred. The ability to communicate well, to maintain a neat appearance, and to work independently. Must be physically able to perform required tasks. Reliable transportation, valid Washington State Driver’s License and automobile insurance are required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform tasks for clients as authorized on Client Data Sheet. These tasks may include:
- Performing household chores to maintain normal standards of health and cleanliness
- Preparing or assisting with preparation of meals, feeding and clean up (may include special diets)
- Assisting clients with essential errands and shopping; clients are limited to one trip per week
- Transporting and accompanying clients to medical services when client does not have personal transportation or is unable to go alone
- Assisting clients with bathing, dressing, and personal care, (hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, and filing of nails)
- Reminding clients to take self-administered medications
- Assisting clients in and out of bed or wheelchair by providing support, steadying, and supervision
- Completing and submitting all required reports and documentation, (i.e. Time/Mileage Reports, Leave slip, and Client Logs)
- Reading and complying with all instructions contained in the Home Care Assistant Orientation Material and Personnel Policy Manual
- Immediately reporting all accidents, incidents, and changes in the clients’ health or condition to a Home Care or Private Pay Supervisor
BENEFITS:
- Starting wage: $14.70 to $16.60 depending on experience and certification.
- Additional pay for weekend and holiday work, nurse delegated care, and client specific needs
- Paid mileage and travel time between clients
- Paid training and certification/exam fees
- Paid leave
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision - even for part-time work