Private Duty/Homecare Aide

Visiting Angels Eastside WA; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible schedule

Caregiver of the Month prize

Continuing education

PPE provided

401K

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Annual gratitude bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Eastside WA is hiring Private Duty/Homecare Aide to enrich clients' lives in the Greater King County area, including Shoreline and Kirkland. You will assist with personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, mobility support, and companionship in clients' homes.

Opportunities for advanced training in dementia/Alzheimer's care, flexible weekly schedules, and a supportive office team are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties
• Reliable transportation to visit client homes as scheduled
• Physical endurance for carrying groceries and assisting clients
• Willingness to perform housekeeping and cooking duties with dietary constraints
• Willing to comply with state and office health and safety standards (e.g., background check)
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients' days

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting with light exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing companionship and support
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervising clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescribed medications
• Assisting with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments/errands

Job description

Visiting Angels of Kirkland is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Greater King County area including Shoreline, Kirkland, Seattle, Lake City, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Woodway, Edmonds, West Seattle, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Sammamish, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

Role

As a Visiting Angels Private Duty/Homecare Aide, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Private Duty/Homecare Aide Job Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

License

• HCA
• CNA
• Exemption Letter with Active NAR
• Driver's License if applicable
• We offer Homecare Aide Certification Training

Shifts (7 Days a Week)

• Morning
• Mid-Day
• Evening
• Overnight
• Live-in’s

Benefits Offered

• $18.00-$22.00 per hour, weekly payroll
• Clock-in/out, Care Plan, and Care Notes available real time on your phone (no paper to process)
• 24-hour access to office staff (you are always supported)
• A flexible schedule in the territories you want to work in
• five people selected for Caregiver of the Month with up to a $500 prize
• Free continuing education, Training and development opportunities
• Company provided Protective Personal Equipment (Safety is a priority)
• $250 Employee Referral Program (the best new hire referrals come from our employees)
• Matching 401K Retirement Plan for Full Time Employees
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits available for Full Time Employees
• Discounted homecare aide certification training for Full Time Employees
• Annual Gratitude Bonus

Company Website

• https://www.visitingangels.com/eastside/home

Benefit Conditions

• Waiting period may applyOnly full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No