Respite Care/Home Health Aide

Saratoga Ascend; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. in Lakewood, WA is seeking a Respite Care/Home Health Aide to support daily living activities and medical tasks in homes.

You will assist with feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility while maintaining safety and confidentiality. Required qualifications include at least 2 years in special needs care (or CNA/LPN/RN), current CPR/First Aid, TB test clearance, and ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care or relevant degree/certification (CNA, LPN, RN).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility
• Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices)
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teams
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations

Skills

Caregiving experience

Empathy & communication

Safety/regulatory compliance

Education

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Saratoga Medical has a wonderful opportunity for a Respite Care/Home Health Aide in Lakewood, WA .

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility
• Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices)
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teams
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care (or relevant degree/certification: CNA, LPN, RN)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.