Respite Care/Home Health Aide

Saratoga Ascend; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Ascend is seeking a Respite Care/Home Health Aide in University Place, WA. The role involves providing compassionate, hands-on support for individuals with daily care and medical needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, dressing, hygiene, mobility, administering medications, and maintaining careful documentation. A minimum of 2 years in special needs care or a relevant CNA/LPN/RN certification, CPR/First Aid, and clearance checks are required.

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

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

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CNA/LPN/RN certification

Job description

Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) is hiring a Respite Care/Home Health Aide at University Place, WA. This is a great opportunity for someone with healthcare or caregiving experience to provide compassionate, hands‑on support to individuals with daily care and medical needs.

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.