Jefferson County In-Home Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance premiums paid by KWA

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Weekend premium pay

Shoe allowance

Retirement plan

SEIU benefits

Job summary

KWA Cares is seeking an In-Home Caregiver to support clients in their own homes across Jefferson County, including Port Townsend and Port Hadlock. You will deliver personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship per a tailored plan, helping clients live safely and with dignity while gaining entry-level healthcare experience.

This role provides paid training, ongoing support, and pathways to become a Home Care Aide (HCA).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Offer companionship and social support during visits.
• Assist clients with routine daily activities per individualized care plan.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Driver’s license

Compassionate care

Education

Home Care Aide Certification (HCA)

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