Caregivers / Home Care Aides in Jefferson County

Korean Women's Association; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health insurance premiums fully paid

Paid healthcare after threshold

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Weekend premium pay

New shoe allowance

Retirement plan

SEIU 775 benefits

Paid training and certification

Job summary

KWA Home Care in Port Townsend, WA seeks compassionate In-Home Caregivers to support clients in their own homes across Jefferson County. You’ll provide personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship according to an individualized care plan.

This entry-level role offers paid training to become a Home Care Aide (HCA) and real-time support, with opportunities for growth while helping clients live safely and with dignity.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have WA driver's license and auto insurance
• Willing to become HCA in state-required timeframe
• Ability to pass criminal history and reference checks
• Clear communication and a compassionate, dependable approach
• Work across Jefferson County in clients' homes

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship.
• Assist with daily activities per individualized care plan.
• Travel to clients' homes for visits.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Valid Washington driver's license

Willingness to become certified as HCA

Criminal and reference checks

Clear communication

Compassionate approach

Age 18+

Job description

Who We Are

KWA Home Care is non profit multicultural social service agency.

Role Summary

The In-Home Caregiver role supports clients one-on-one in their own homes across Jefferson County (Port Townsend, Port Hadlock). This position exists to help clients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity while building steady experience in entry-level healthcare jobs. Key responsibilities include providing personal care and hygiene support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and assistance with routine daily activities based on an individualized care plan.

• Age 18+
• Reliable personal transportation
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and auto insurance
• Willingness to become certified as a Home Care Aide (HCA) within the state-required timeframe
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check and reference check
• Clear communication and a compassionate, dependable approach

Your Workday

As an In-Home Caregiver, your day typically starts with a brief review of the client’s plan and a check-in on priorities for the visit. You travel to a client’s home and work in a calm, familiar setting—focused on one person at a time rather than rotating through a busy facility.

You’ll often find the most rewarding moments are the small ones: steady progress, trust built over time, and the satisfaction of helping someone remain independent at home.

This pathway is designed to help you grow into a Home Care Aide (HCA) role with paid training and real-time support.

Total Rewards

• Competitive salary: $23.54–$27.28
• Medical, Dental, Vision (KWA pays 100% of health insurance premiums; $0 premium cost to you)
• Eligibility for paid healthcare for both FT/PT caregivers who maintain 80 hours/month for two consecutive months
• Paid Time Off: paid vacation time and paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekend premium pay
• New shoe allowance
• Retirement plan
• Union-backed benefits through SEIU 775
• Paid training: paid 2-hour orientation and fully funded, paid 75-hour Home Care Aide (HCA) State Certification training; required annual continuing education covered