Compassus·Everett, Washington
The Home Health Aide provides personal care, hygiene, and nutritional support to patients in their homes. They are responsible for monitoring patient conditions, following care plans, and documenting visits accurately.
Company: Providence at Home with Compassus
The Home Health Aide is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Aide is responsible for carrying out assigned duties that promote patient comfort and support and activities of daily living.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Provides personal care/hygiene to the home health patient, including but not limited to toileting and personal appearance.
Assists the patient with transfers, exercise and/or ambulation.
Turns and positions patients who are bed bound.
Assists with Range of Motion (ROM) appropriate for the patient as directed by the RN or Therapist.
Assists patients with meals and nutritional support.
Changes simple non-sterile dressings or external bags per state and federal regulations.
Changes bed linens and straightens patients’ environment.
Observes and reports changes in patient conditions and needs to the case manager.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT) as appropriate to coordinate patient care, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and in-service education.
Participates in Company programs providing orientation, training, and education.
Follows patient plan of care at all times.
Participates in agency quality improvement as requested
Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate person(s).
Adheres to established personnel policies.
Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patients property as appropriate
Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Observes safety needs of the patients.
Attends in-service and meetings as required.
Provides documentation of patients visit on the clinical record accurately, timely, and appropriately per agency policies.
In conjunction with the nurse, develops treatment appropriate with the patients’ disease progression.
Addresses patients’ care need with families and significant others as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED highly preferred.
One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training highly preferred.
The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
$22.18 - $32.13
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more.
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A valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and current CPR certification are required. A high school diploma and previous experience as a nurse's aide or home health aide are highly preferred.
Market context
In Washington, nursing support roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant positions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, current CPR/BLS certification, and reliable communication skills, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, dental, and life coverage can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
