Experienced Caregiver Gig Harbor, WA | Wednesday–Friday, 11 AM–7 PM

Family Best Care; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Consistent ongoing client assignment

Responsive office support

Job summary

Family Best Care in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking an experienced caregiver for an in-home, ongoing assignment. You will provide one-on-one care to a client with memory care needs, following a set weekday schedule and care plan.

The role requires reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with 24–40 hours weekly. You must have active Washington HCA/CNA/NAC credentials, TB test, CPR, Food Worker Card, and a valid photo ID; smoking household is

Qualifications

• Prior professional caregiving experience required.
• Memory care experience or ability to support memory care needs.
• Calm, patient, attentive, and consistent demeanor.
• Clear, respectful communication and professional boundaries.
• Awareness of changes and when to contact the office.
• Arrive on time and stay for full shift.
• Must be comfortable working in a smoking household.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful engagement.
• Offer calm reassurance and gentle redirection as needed.
• Help maintain consistent daily routines.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene as needed.
• Prepare meals and encourage hydration and nutrition.
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s condition, behavior, or care needs.
• Complete light housekeeping related to the client’s care.
• Follow the care plan and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Communicate concerns and updates to the office promptly.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Memory care experience

Calm and patient

Clear communication

Education

Washington HCA / CNA / NAC credential

Job description

Caregiver Needed – Gig Harbor, WA | $26–$28/Hour | Wednesday- Friday

Family Best Care is hiring an experienced, reliable caregiver for an ongoing in-home care assignment in Gig Harbor, Washington area.

This role offers a consistent weekday schedule providing one-on-one care for a client with memory care needs. We are looking for someone who is patient, observant, and comfortable supporting daily routines, providing reassurance, and responding calmly when the client’s needs change.

IMPORTANT: This is a smoking household. Applicants must be comfortable working in a home where smoking occurs and may be exposed to cigarette smoke during their shifts.

Schedule

• Wednesday–Friday

• 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

• 24- 40 scheduled hours per week

• Ongoing client assignment

• Applicants must be available for the complete Wednesday–Friday schedule. Shift times are based on the client’s care needs and must be worked as assigned.

Location

• The client is located in Gig Harbor, Washington area.

• Applicants should review the location before applying and confirm they can reliably commute to and from the client’s home each day.

• Reliable transportation, punctuality, and consistent attendance are required.

• This assignment is in a smoking household. Caregivers must be comfortable working in an environment where cigarette smoking occurs.

Care Responsibilities

• Providecompanionship, and meaningful engagement.

• Offer calm reassurance and gentle redirection as needed.

• Help maintain consistent daily routines.

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene as needed.

• Prepare meals and encourage appropriate hydration and nutrition.

• Monitor and report changes in the client’s condition, behavior, or care needs.

• Complete light housekeeping related to the client’s care.

• Follow the care plan and complete accurate, timely documentation.

• Communicate concerns and updates to the office promptly.

The Ideal Caregiver

• Has prior professional caregiving experience.

• Has memory care experience or is comfortable supporting a client with memory care needs.

• Is calm, patient, attentive, and consistent.

• Uses clear, respectful communication and maintains professional boundaries.

• Recognizes changes or concerns and knows when to contact the office.

• Follows the care plan and accepts care direction professionally.

• Arrives on time and remains for the full scheduled shift.

• Is comfortable working in a home where smoking occurs.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay: $26–$28 per hour

• Overtime paid at 1.5x, when applicable.

• Holiday pay for company-recognized holidays, when applicable.

• Health insurance available for caregivers who consistently work 35 or more hours per week.

• Consistent ongoing client assignment.

• Support from a responsive office team.

Requirements

• Prior professional caregiving experience.

• Active Washington HCA, CNA, or NAC credential.

• Current TB test or screening.

• Current CPR certification.

• Current Food Worker Card.

• Valid government-issued photo ID.

• Reliable transportation to and from Gig Harbor.

• Reliable phone access for work-related communication.

• Ability to complete onboarding documents if selected.

• Availability Wednesday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM.

• Comfort supporting a client with memory care needs.

• Must be comfortable working in a smoking household, including potential exposure to cigarette smoke during scheduled shifts.