Home Care Aide/Caregiver - Tacoma/Spanaway/Puyallup (PT)

assist the client to assume the desired position. Assist the family with housekeeping. Assist the family with shopping. Assist the family with meal planning and preparation.

Provide transportation

Responsible for protective supervision: being available to provide safety, guidance, and protection to the client who cannot be left alone due to impaired judgment. When performing Community First Choice (CFC) work, it is understood that these tasks are to be performed within the bounds of the client’s current living situation unless otherwise stated in the Client Plan of Care. When providing Respite Care, care for the client may be performed either within the bounds of the client’s current living situation or outside the client’s current living situation at a predetermined, appropriate community location. Unless otherwise determined by the guardian. ADMINISTRATIVE PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS Responsible for reporting accurate hours worked and duties performed on Special Care Agency, Inc.’s approved time sheet. This will be recorded at time of service. Submit time sheets by the first of every month, legible and accurate. Clear understanding of SAILS Washington policy and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS Must be over 18 years of age. Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal) Must be able to work independently Must be physically and mentally capable of caring for an individual who is ill, infirm, disabled or vulnerable. (I understand I am required to immediately notify my supervisor of any conditions, mental, physical or emotional limitations that would prevent me from performing my job duties of a home care aide which include, but not limited to, lifting or transferring clients and dealing with combative behaviors safely for both themselves and their clients. Examples would be, but are not limited to, recent or past injuries, recent or past surgeries, recent or past illness, pregnancy, or other. Failure to inform your supervisor with any relevant restrictions prior to or during employment may result in disciplinary actions up to and including immediate termination. Understanding of professional boundaries.

Licensing

REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a Washington State background check Maintain active WA Driver License and Auto Insurance Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (documentation required)

ONGOING

Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS: Complete and pass the background check screening upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested. Maintain active Certified Home Care Aide (HCA Training Available) and Nurse Delegation and other required certifications. Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.