Caregiver Position (CNA/HCA): 7 days per week, 8-hour DAY Shift!

Journey Nursing Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Night shift differential

Job summary

Journey Nursing Services is seeking full-time CNAs and HCAs to provide safe, compassionate in-home care in the Washington, DC area. The role involves following each client's Plan of Care and delivering one-on-one assistance with daily living activities, mobility, and companionship.

As a nurse-led, veteran- and women-owned organization, we offer ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive team environment for dedicated caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State CNA or HCA credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain.
• Compassionate, dependable, client-centered care approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate one-on-one care per Plan of Care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Support transfers, meal prep, hydration, and nutrition.

Skills

CNA/HCA

CPR/BLS

Communication

Transportation

Education

Washington CNA/HCA credential

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time Caregiver (CNA/HCA)

Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week

Making People the Center of Their Healthcare Journey.

At Journey Nursing Services, we believe healthcare is about people first. Our mission is to provide exceptional, person-centered care that supports our clients' independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life.

As a Nurse-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned organization, we are committed to raising the standard of community-based care while creating a workplace built on compassion, integrity, teamwork, respect, and excellence.

As Journey Nursing Services continues to grow throughout Washington State, we are seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Care Aides (HCAs) to join our team. If you're looking for meaningful work, consistent hours, and opportunities to continue developing your caregiving skills, we'd love to meet you.

Why Choose Journey? Our caregivers provide personalized, one-on-one care in residential and community-based settings. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients while working alongside nurses, Clinical Care Coordinators, families, and other members of the care team.

Because Journey provides Home Care, Private Duty Nursing, and RN Delegation services, our caregivers support clients with a wide range of care needs and have opportunities to expand their skills.

Journey Nursing Services supports ongoing caregiver education and professional development through: Home Care Aide (HCA) Courses - with our On-The-Job Training Program, CPR/BLS Courses, Nurse Delegation Certification Courses, Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits for eligible full-time employees include: Competitive hourly pay, Night shift differential, Holiday premium pay, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Washington Paid Sick Leave, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid orientation and training, Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Position Overview

As a Full-Time Caregiver (CNA/HCA), you will provide safe, compassionate, and individualized care in accordance with each client's Plan of Care. This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week. We strive to provide consistent, long-term client assignments whenever possible while matching caregivers with clients based on location, experience, availability, and care needs.

Schedules may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, including 8-hour and 12-hour assignments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct Client Care: Provide compassionate, one-on-one care in accordance with the client's individualized Plan of Care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, feeding, and mobility.
• Assist with transfers, positioning, ambulation, and range of motion.
• Support meal preparation, hydration, and nutritional needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Promote client dignity, independence, privacy, and quality of life.
• Observe and promptly report changes in client condition.

Delegated Care

• When appropriately trained and delegated by a Registered Nurse, responsibilities may include: Medication administration or assistance.
• Vital signs and blood glucose monitoring.
• Skin care.
• Bowel and bladder care.
• Feeding tube-related tasks.
• Other delegated nursing tasks within training and competency requirements.

Documentation, Safety & Communication

• Follow each client's individualized Plan of Care.
• Complete Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, nurses, and agency staff.
• Promptly report changes in condition, safety concerns, and unmet client needs.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in required education and competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Care Aide (HCA) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to complete required certification.
• Compassionate, dependable, and client-centered approach to care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned client locations.
• Ability to successfully complete required background and credential verification requirements.

Preferred

• Previous caregiving or community-based care experience.
• Nurse Delegation certification.
• Experience supporting clients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, developmental disabilities, hospice or end-of-life needs, or other complex care needs.

Why You'll Love Working Here: At Journey Nursing Services, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people you serve while growing your skills in a supportive, nurse-led organization.

We invest in our caregivers through HCA courses, CPR/BLS training, Nurse Delegation certification courses, and continuing education opportunities designed to support professional growth and high-quality client care.

Join Journey Nursing Services and help make people the center of their healthcare journey.