Caregiver

Avista Senior Living; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Avista Senior Living in Sumner, WA is seeking dedicated caregivers to join our team. You will read and implement care plans, respond to resident needs, and promote independence while maintaining accurate records and a safe environment.

Requirements include HCA certification (CNA preferred), CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permit. High school diploma or GED is required. Apply to be part of a compassionate team making a meaningful difference daily.

Qualifications

• Must have HCA certification; CNA preferred.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training.
• Food Handler’s permit as required by state regulations.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and implement care/ADLs according to the resident service plan.
• Respond to resident needs, pendant calls, and alarms promptly.
• Demonstrates empathy and caring rapport with residents.
• Promote resident independence and self-care.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered.
• Conduct shift safety checks and communicate resident status to the next shift.
• Notify nursing of any changes in resident condition in a timely manner.
• Complete incident reports accurately and timely.
• Follow safety and infection control policies to prevent illness.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents.

Skills

Word processing skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

HCA (Home Care Aide)

CPR certification

First Aid training

Food Handler’s permit

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Avista Senior Living in Sumner, WA is looking for Caregivers to join our team!At Avista Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips.As a company that values the hard work and dedication of our employees, we offer the following benefits:Competitive salaryBenefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and an employee assistance programA growing company with opportunities for advancementResponsibilitiesRead and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the resident service plan within the scope of practice of certification or licensureEffectively works within professional scope of practice per state laws, regulations, and professional standardsRespond to resident needs, pendant calls, and other community alarms in a timely mannerDemonstrates empathy and develops caring rapport with residentsPromotes resident independence and self-careDelivers care and services in accordance with individual service plan for all assigned residentsMaintains accurate and complete records of care deliveredAt the start of each shift conducts a visual safety check on all assigned residents and at the end of each shift, effectively communicate (written or verbal) resident status with next shiftCommunicates change of condition in any resident to nursing in a timely and effective mannerCompletes incident reports accurately and timelyUnderstands policies pertaining to safety and infection control and demonstrates practices to control the spread of communicable illnessesPromotes a clean, orderly, and safe environmentRecognizes, responds to, and reports concerns in resident's environment to ensure safety and comfort of residentQualificationsMust have HCA, prefer CNA.Must have word processing skillsMust have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handler’s permit as required by state regulationsMust complete all state required trainings as necessaryHigh school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience