status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Under immediate supervision, has the general responsibility and duties to perform tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
Workers must maintain accurate records on client services. Workers must report immediately any and all changes or unusual occurrences regarding client home care plan of care to appropriate management of KWA for in home care program. The care setting: The caregiver will work out of the client's home, apartment, trailer, hotel room, or other living situation to fulfill tasks as assigned by the client's service plan.
Typical equipment used: Gait belt; hoyer lift; transfer board; shower bench or chair; walker; wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personal Hygiene: Assistance with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs.
Includes supervising the client when he/she can perform these tasks when guided, assisting in client when he/she can participate in care of his/her appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when he/she is unable to participate in caring for his/her appearance. Dressing: Assistance with dressing and undressing. Includes supervising the client when he/she can dress and undress when guided, assisting
with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when he/she is unable to participate in dressing or undressing him/herself.
Bathing: Assisting the client to wash his or her body. Includes supervising the client when he/she can bathe him/herself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client when he/she is totally unable to wash him/herself. Eating: Assistance with eating. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to feed him/herself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when he/she is unable to participate in feeding him/herself.
Toileting: Assistance with bladder and/or bowel problems. Includes supervising the client when he/she can take care of his/her own toileting needs when guided, helping him/her to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting him/her on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks, for the client when he/she is able to supervise the activities. Ambulation: Assisting the client to move around. Includes supervising the client when he/she can talk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when he/she is able to propel his/her wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when he/she is totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device.
Transfer: Assistance with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to transfer when guided, provided steadying, and helping the client when he/she can assist in his/her transfer.
Lifting the client when he/she is unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Positioning: Assisting the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Self-Medication: Assisting the client to self-administer medications prescribed by his or her physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Body Care: Assisting the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Travel to Medical Services: Accompanying or transporting the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Essential Shopping: Assistance with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when he/she can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when he/she is able to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task.
) Meal Preparation: Assistance with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Household Assistance: Assistance with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. These tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client. Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate.
Standby Assistance: Being available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Secondary Position Tasks Attend all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor.
Report any accident to self or client immediately to supervisor. Complete incident report as directed by supervisor within 48 hours. Remain current with 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year. Training is to be completed by caregivers birthday. This is a condition of continued employment. No caregiver is allowed to continue working if this requirement is not met. Caregiver is responsible to maintain this required training. Must be available to travel to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located. Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task.
May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Position Requirements and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check before employment; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated; Satisfactorily pass criminal background check every 2 years after employment; Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification; and Reliable personal transportation, valid Washington State Driver's License & auto insurance.
(as applicable for hiring office) Education -- High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent required. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; and Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping. Physical demands : Mobility: Standard work day requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; and Motor Skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Work Schedule Ability to work 40 hours per week, if full-time position, otherwise as part-time position. Available to work any shift assigned and be a substitute as needed. Available to work anywhere within the county that hiring office covers.
Aptitude Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Ability to follow rules and policies of the company.
Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; and Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping. MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care. VISUAL Acute visual skills necessary to detect signs and symptoms, body language of clients, color of skin and drainage, and possible infections.
Interpret written word accurately and read characters. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Under immediate supervision, has the general responsibility and duties to perform tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
Workers must maintain accurate records on client services. Workers must report immediately any and all changes or unusual occurrences regarding client home care plan of care to appropriate management of KWA for in home care program. The care setting: The caregiver will work out of the client's home, apartment, trailer, hotel room, or other living situation to fulfill tasks as assigned by the client's service plan.
Typical equipment used: Gait belt; hoyer lift; transfer board; shower bench or chair; walker; wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personal Hygiene: Assistance with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs.
Includes supervising the client when he/she can perform these tasks when guided, assisting in client when he/she can participate in care of his/her appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when he/she is unable to participate in caring for his/her appearance. Dressing: Assistance with dressing and undressing. Includes supervising the client when he/she can dress and undress when guided, assisting
with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when he/she is unable to participate in dressing or undressing him/herself.
Bathing: Assisting the client to wash his or her body. Includes supervising the client when he/she can bathe him/herself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client when he/she is totally unable to wash him/herself. Eating: Assistance with eating. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to feed him/herself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when he/she is unable to participate in feeding him/herself.
Toileting: Assistance with bladder and/or bowel problems. Includes supervising the client when he/she can take care of his/her own toileting needs when guided, helping him/her to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting him/her on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks, for the client when he/she is able to supervise the activities. Ambulation: Assisting the client to move around. Includes supervising the client when he/she can talk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when he/she is able to propel his/her wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when he/she is totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device.
Transfer: Assistance with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to transfer when guided, provided steadying, and helping the client when he/she can assist in his/her transfer.
Lifting the client when he/she is unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Positioning: Assisting the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Self-Medication: Assisting the client to self-administer medications prescribed by his or her physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Body Care: Assisting the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Travel to Medical Services: Accompanying or transporting the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Essential Shopping: Assistance with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when he/she can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when he/she is able to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task.
) Meal Preparation: Assistance with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Household Assistance: Assistance with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. These tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client. Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate.
Standby Assistance: Being available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Secondary Position Tasks Attend all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor.
Report any accident to self or client immediately to supervisor. Complete incident report as directed by supervisor within 48 hours. Remain current with 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year. Training is to be completed by caregivers birthday. This is a condition of continued employment. No caregiver is allowed to continue working if this requirement is not met. Caregiver is responsible to maintain this required training. Must be available to travel to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located. Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task.
May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Position Requirements and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check before employment; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated; Satisfactorily pass criminal background check every 2 years after employment; Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification; and Must have reliable personal transportation, valid Washington State Driver's License & auto insurance.
Education -- High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent required. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; and Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping. Physical demands : Mobility: Standard work day requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; and Motor Skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Work Schedule Ability to work 40 hours per week, if full-time position, otherwise as part-time position. Available to work any shift assigned and be a substitute as needed. Available to work anywhere within the county that hiring office covers.
Aptitude Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Ability to follow rules and policies of the company.
Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; and Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping. MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care. VISUAL Acute visual skills necessary to detect signs and symptoms, body language of clients, color of skin and drainage, and possible infections.
Interpret written word accurately and read characters. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
status, familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Under immediate supervision, has the general responsibility and duties to perform tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
Workers must maintain accurate records on client services. Workers must report immediately any and all changes or unusual occurrences regarding client home care plan of care to appropriate management of KWA for in home care program. The care setting: The caregiver will work out of the client's home, apartment, trailer, hotel room, or other living situation to fulfill tasks as assigned by the client's
service plan. Typical equipment used: Gait belt; hoyer lift; transfer board; shower bench or chair; walker; wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personal Hygiene: Assistance with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs.
Includes supervising the client when he/she can perform these tasks when guided, assisting in client when he/she can participate in care of his/her appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when he/she is unable to participate in caring for his/her appearance. Dressing: Assistance with dressing and undressing. Includes supervising the client when he/she can dress and undress when
guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when he/she is unable to participate in dressing or undressing him/herself.
Bathing: Assisting the client to wash his or her body. Includes supervising the client when he/she can bathe him/herself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client when he/she is totally unable to wash him/herself. Eating: Assistance with eating. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to feed him/herself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when he/she is unable to participate in feeding him/herself.
Toileting: Assistance with bladder and/or bowel problems. Includes supervising the client when he/she can take care of his/her own toileting needs when guided, helping him/her to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting him/her on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks, for the client when he/she is able to supervise the activities. Ambulation: Assisting the client to move around. Includes supervising the client when he/she can talk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when he/she is able to propel his/her wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when he/she is totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device.
Transfer: Assistance with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to transfer when guided, provided steadying, and helping the client when he/she can assist in his/her transfer.
Lifting the client when he/she is unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Positioning: Assisting the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Self-Medication: Assisting the client to self-administer medications prescribed by his or her physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Body Care: Assisting the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Travel to Medical Services: Accompanying or transporting the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Essential Shopping: Assistance with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when he/she can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when he/she is able to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task.
) Meal Preparation: Assistance with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Household Assistance: Assistance with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. These tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client.
Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate. Standby Assistance: Being available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Secondary Position Tasks Attend all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor.
Report any accident to self or client immediately to supervisor. Complete incident report as directed by supervisor within 48 hours. Remain current with 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year. Training is to be completed by caregivers birthday. This is a condition of continued employment. No caregiver is allowed to continue working if this requirement is not met. Caregiver is responsible to maintain this required training. Must be available to travel to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located. Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task.
May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Position Requirements and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check before employment; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated; Satisfactorily pass criminal background check every 2 years after employment; Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification; and Must have reliable personal transportation, valid Washington State Driver's License & auto insurance.
Education -- High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent required. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; and Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping. Physical demands : Mobility: Standard work day requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; and Motor Skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Work Schedule Ability to work 40 hours per week, if full-time position, otherwise as part-time position. Available to work any shift assigned and be a substitute as needed. Available to work anywhere within the county that hiring office covers.
Aptitude Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Ability to follow rules and policies of the company.
Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; and Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping. MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care. VISUAL Acute visual skills necessary to detect signs and symptoms, body language of clients, color of skin and drainage, and possible infections.
Interpret written word accurately and read characters. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Performs tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
M aintains accurate records of client services. Travels to client's residence to fulfill tasks as assigned by service plan. Regularly uses equipment including gait belt, Hoyer lift, transfer board; shower bench or chair, walker, or wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs. Includes
supervising the client when they can perform these tasks when guided, assisting client when they can participate in care of their appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when they are unable to participate Assists with dressing and undressing.
Supervises the client when they can dress and undress when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when they are unable to participate in dressing or undressing. Assists the client to bathe their body. Supervises the client when they can bathe themself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing
back, and completely bathing the client when they are totally unable to bathe.
Assists the client with eating. Supervises the client when they are able to feed themself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when they are unable to participate in feeding. Assists the client with bladder and/or bowel problems. Supervises the client when they can take care of their own toileting needs when guided, helping them to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting them on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks for the client when they are unable to perform the activities.
Assists the client to move around. Supervises the client when they can walk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when they are able to propel their wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when they are totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device. Assists the client with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub.
Supervises the client when they are able to transfer when guided, provides steadying, and helps the client when they can assist in their transfer. Lifting the client when they are unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Assists the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Assists the client to self-administer medications prescribed by their physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Assists the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Accompanies or transports the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable. ) Assists with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when they can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when they are unable to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable.
) Assists the client with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Assists with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. Tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client. Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate.
Must be available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Attends all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor. Completes 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year by caregiver's birthday.
Travels to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located. May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Requirements, Competencies and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Valid driver's license and insurance if driving; Education High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent preferred. Experience No prior experience necessary Unique Expertise/Certification/Registration Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping.
Physical demands : Requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Physical Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping.
MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care.
VISUAL Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Mid-Range Vision: Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet. Far-range Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Under immediate supervision, has the general responsibility and duties to perform tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
Workers must maintain accurate records on client services. Workers must report immediately any and all changes or unusual occurrences regarding client home care plan of care to appropriate management of KWA for in home care program. The care setting: The caregiver will work out of the client's home, apartment, trailer, hotel room, or other living situation
to fulfill tasks as assigned by the client's service plan. Typical equipment used: Gait belt; hoyer lift; transfer board; shower bench or chair; walker; wheelchair.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personal Hygiene: Assistance with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs. Includes supervising the client when he/she can perform these tasks when guided, assisting in client when he/she can participate in care of his/her appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when he/she is unable to participate in caring for his/her appearance. Dressing: Assistance with dressing and undressing. Includes supervising the
client when he/she can dress and undress when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when he/she is unable to participate in dressing or undressing him/herself.
Bathing: Assisting the client to wash his or her body. Includes supervising the client when he/she can bathe him/herself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client when he/she is totally unable to wash him/herself. Eating: Assistance with eating. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to feed him/herself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when he/she is unable to participate in feeding him/herself.
Toileting: Assistance with bladder and/or bowel problems. Includes supervising the client when he/she can take care of his/her own toileting needs when guided, helping him/her to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting him/her on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks, for the client when he/she is able to supervise the activities. Ambulation: Assisting the client to move around.
Includes supervising the client when he/she can talk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when he/she is able to propel his/her wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when he/she is totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device. Transfer: Assistance with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub.
Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to transfer when guided, provided steadying, and helping the client when he/she can assist in his/her transfer. Lifting the client when he/she is unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Positioning: Assisting the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Self-Medication: Assisting the client to self-administer medications prescribed by his or her physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Body Care: Assisting the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Travel to Medical Services: Accompanying or transporting the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Essential Shopping: Assistance with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when he/she can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when he/she is able to participate.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Meal Preparation: Assistance with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Household Assistance: Assistance with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. These tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client.
Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate. Standby Assistance: Being available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Secondary Position Tasks Attend all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor.
Report any accident to self or client immediately to supervisor. Complete incident report as directed by supervisor within 48 hours. Remain current with 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year. Training is to be completed by caregivers birthday. This is a condition of continued employment. No caregiver is allowed to continue working if this requirement is not met. Caregiver is responsible to maintain this required training. Must be available to travel to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located.
Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task. May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Position Requirements and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check before employment; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated; Satisfactorily pass criminal background check every 2 years after employment; Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification; and Reliable personal transportation, valid Washington State Driver's License & auto insurance.
(as applicable for hiring office) Education -- High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent required. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; and Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping. Physical demands : Mobility: Standard work day requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; and Motor Skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Work Schedule Ability to work 40 hours per week, if full-time position, otherwise as part-time position. Available to work any shift assigned and be a substitute as needed.
Available to work anywhere within the county that hiring office covers. Aptitude Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Ability to follow rules and policies of the company.
Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; and Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping. MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care.
VISUAL Acute visual skills necessary to detect signs and symptoms, body language of clients, color of skin and drainage, and possible infections. Interpret written word accurately and read characters. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
(100% Company-paid), 6 Paid Holidays, up to 52 hours of Paid Sick Leave, up to 5 days of Paid Vacation Leave, 401k with company match, 50% employee discount for all services (except house cleaning), Wholesale pricing for all equipment, Gym Membership, Team Social Fridays, Free Financial Coaching, and Uniforms Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - Full Time Day Shift with overtime.
Flexible schedule options are available. Alpine Specialty Services is offering you a chance to become part of our award-winning CULTURE. We strongly believe we are a vehicle to achieve your life goals and dreams! Our culture and advancement opportunities along with one of the best pay scales in the service industry
are just a click away! We focus NUMBER ONE on our TEAM MEMBER EXPERIENCE. We believe our happy team members and great culture have led us to provide the very best CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE since 1969!
Alpine provides training, you just need to have a love for the customer experience/service. Alpine Specialty Services HVAC / Air Duct Cleaning Professional clean residential sites all over the Pacific Northwest with our incredible truck-mounted cleaning systems. We have the latest and best equipment in the industry! Our technicians educate customers on our services and offer any additional/optional products and services while on-site. Alpine is recognized for our five-star customer service for
over 53 years, we now have 8,000 FIVE STAR reviews online. Requirements: Use of hand tools, customer service, ability to suggest additional services, following Safety protocols, strong attention to detail, strong work ethics, eagerness to learn, and pride in your work.
Self-motivated with little supervision Customer service-oriented mindset Ability to do light labor (move items up to 65 lbs) and Must be reliable. Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Advancement opportunities are available for those with exceptional achievement. Apply today to join our Team!
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Under immediate supervision, has the general responsibility and duties to perform tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
Workers must maintain accurate records on client services. Workers must report immediately any and all changes or unusual occurrences regarding client home care plan of care to appropriate management of KWA for in home care program. The care setting: The caregiver will work out of the client's home, apartment,
trailer, hotel room, or other living situation to fulfill tasks as assigned by the client's service plan. Typical equipment used: Gait belt; hoyer lift; transfer board; shower bench or chair; walker; wheelchair.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personal Hygiene: Assistance with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs. Includes supervising the client when he/she can perform these tasks when guided, assisting in client when he/she can participate in care of his/her appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when he/she is unable to participate in caring for his/her appearance. Dressing: Assistance with dressing
and undressing. Includes supervising the client when he/she can dress and undress when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when he/she is unable to participate in dressing or undressing him/herself.
Bathing: Assisting the client to wash his or her body. Includes supervising the client when he/she can bathe him/herself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client when he/she is totally unable to wash him/herself. Eating: Assistance with eating. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to feed him/herself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when he/she is unable to participate in feeding him/herself.
Toileting: Assistance with bladder and/or bowel problems. Includes supervising the client when he/she can take care of his/her own toileting needs when guided, helping him/her to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting him/her on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks, for the client when he/she is able to supervise the activities.
Ambulation: Assisting the client to move around. Includes supervising the client when he/she can talk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when he/she is able to propel his/her wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when he/she is totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device. Transfer: Assistance with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub.
Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to transfer when guided, provided steadying, and helping the client when he/she can assist in his/her transfer. Lifting the client when he/she is unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Positioning: Assisting the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Self-Medication: Assisting the client to self-administer medications prescribed by his or her physician.
Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels. Body Care: Assisting the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks.
Travel to Medical Services: Accompanying or transporting the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Essential Shopping: Assistance with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when he/she can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when he/she is able to participate.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Meal Preparation: Assistance with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Household Assistance: Assistance with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. These tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client.
Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate. Standby Assistance: Being available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Secondary Position Tasks Attend all required trainings and meetings.
Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor. Report any accident to self or client immediately to supervisor. Complete incident report as directed by supervisor within 48 hours. Remain current with 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year. Training is to be completed by caregivers birthday. This is a condition of continued employment. No caregiver is allowed to continue working if this requirement is not met. Caregiver is responsible to maintain this required training. Must be available to travel to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located.
Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task. May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Position Requirements and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check before employment; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated; Satisfactorily pass criminal background check every 2 years after employment; Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification; and Reliable personal transportation, valid Washington State Driver's License & auto insurance.
(as applicable for hiring office) Education -- High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent required. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; and Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping. Physical demands : Mobility: Standard work day requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; and Motor Skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Work Schedule Ability to work 40 hours per week, if full-time position, otherwise as part-time position.
Available to work any shift assigned and be a substitute as needed. Available to work anywhere within the county that hiring office covers. Aptitude Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Ability to follow rules and policies of the company.
Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; and Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping. MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care.
VISUAL Acute visual skills necessary to detect signs and symptoms, body language of clients, color of skin and drainage, and possible infections. Interpret written word accurately and read characters. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible.
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What we offer you: A company that is growing so you can grow too An awesome team to work with Group Medical including dental and vision Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401K/Roth plan Perks and Discounts Program Travel Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities: Perform basic cleaning of apartments, public restrooms, and common areas.
Interact with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention. Handle hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensures accurate labeling. Work in a safe manner and ensure unsafe actions are brought to the attention of the Executive Director. Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming
obstacles, take actions which assists others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors. Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements: Candidates are required to be vaccinated prior to September, 1, 2021 or complete COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment by September 30, 2021. Must have compassion for and desire to work with seniors! High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. Prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred. Ability to complete cleaning tasks in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Apply with your resume TODAY to schedule your interview for this exciting opportunity!
Please DO NOT include the date of your graduation, if applicable on your resume or application. Thank you!
national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Performs tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
M aintains accurate records of client services. Travels to client's residence to fulfill tasks as assigned by service plan. Regularly uses equipment including gait belt, Hoyer lift, transfer board; shower bench or chair, walker, or wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs. Includes
supervising the client when they can perform these tasks when guided, assisting client when they can participate in care of their appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when they are unable to participate Assists with dressing and undressing.
Supervises the client when they can dress and undress when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when they are unable to participate in dressing or undressing. Assists the client to bathe their body. Supervises the client when they can bathe themself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing
back, and completely bathing the client when they are totally unable to bathe.
Assists the client with eating. Supervises the client when they are able to feed themself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when they are unable to participate in feeding. Assists the client with bladder and/or bowel problems. Supervises the client when they can take care of their own toileting needs when guided, helping them to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting them on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks for the client when they are unable to perform the activities.
Assists the client to move around. Supervises the client when they can walk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when they are able to propel their wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when they are totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device. Assists the client with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub.
Supervises the client when they are able to transfer when guided, provides steadying, and helps the client when they can assist in their transfer. Lifting the client when they are unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Assists the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Assists the client to self-administer medications prescribed by their physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Assists the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Accompanies or transports the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable. ) Assists with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when they can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when they are unable to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable.
) Assists the client with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Assists with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. Tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client. Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate.
Must be available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Attends all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor. Completes 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year by caregiver's birthday.
Travels to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located. May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Requirements, Competencies and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Valid driver's license and insurance if driving; Education High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent preferred. Experience No prior experience necessary Unique Expertise/Certification/Registration Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping.
Physical demands : Requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Physical Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping.
MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care.
VISUAL Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Mid-Range Vision: Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet. Far-range Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Under immediate supervision, has the general responsibility and duties to perform tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care.
Workers must maintain accurate records on client services. Workers must report immediately any and all changes or unusual occurrences regarding client home care plan of care to appropriate management of KWA for in home care program. The care setting: The caregiver will work out of the client's home, apartment, trailer, hotel room, or other living situation to fulfill tasks as assigned by the client's service
plan. Typical equipment used: Gait belt; hoyer lift; transfer board; shower bench or chair; walker; wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personal Hygiene: Assistance with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs.
Includes supervising the client when he/she can perform these tasks when guided, assisting in client when he/she can participate in care of his/her appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when he/she is unable to participate in caring for his/her appearance. Dressing: Assistance with dressing and undressing. Includes supervising the client when he/she can dress and undress when guided,
assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when he/she is unable to participate in dressing or undressing him/herself.
Bathing: Assisting the client to wash his or her body. Includes supervising the client when he/she can bathe him/herself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client when he/she is totally unable to wash him/herself. Eating: Assistance with eating. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to feed him/herself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when he/she is unable to participate in feeding him/herself.
Toileting: Assistance with bladder and/or bowel problems. Includes supervising the client when he/she can take care of his/her own toileting needs when guided, helping him/her to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting him/her on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks, for the client when he/she is able to supervise the activities. Ambulation: Assisting the client to move around. Includes supervising the client when he/she can talk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when he/she is able to propel his/her wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when he/she is totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device.
Transfer: Assistance with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub. Includes supervising the client when he/she is able to transfer when guided, provided steadying, and helping the client when he/she can assist in his/her transfer.
Lifting the client when he/she is unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Positioning: Assisting the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Self-Medication: Assisting the client to self-administer medications prescribed by his or her physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Body Care: Assisting the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Travel to Medical Services: Accompanying or transporting the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task. ) Essential Shopping: Assistance with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when he/she can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when he/she is able to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task.
) Meal Preparation: Assistance with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Household Assistance: Assistance with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. These tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client.
Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate. Standby Assistance: Being available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Secondary Position Tasks Attend all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor.
Report any accident to self or client immediately to supervisor. Complete incident report as directed by supervisor within 48 hours. Remain current with 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year. Training is to be completed by caregivers birthday. This is a condition of continued employment. No caregiver is allowed to continue working if this requirement is not met. Caregiver is responsible to maintain this required training. Must be available to travel to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located. Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task.
May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Position Requirements and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check before employment; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated; Satisfactorily pass criminal background check every 2 years after employment; Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification; and Must have reliable personal transportation, valid Washington State Driver's License & auto insurance.
Education -- High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent required. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; and Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping. Physical demands : Mobility: Standard work day requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; and Motor Skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Work Schedule Ability to work 40 hours per week, if full-time position, otherwise as part-time position. Available to work any shift assigned and be a substitute as needed. Available to work anywhere within the county that hiring office covers.
Aptitude Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Ability to follow rules and policies of the company.
Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; and Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping. MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care. VISUAL Acute visual skills necessary to detect signs and symptoms, body language of clients, color of skin and drainage, and possible infections.
Interpret written word accurately and read characters. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
disability, marital status, familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Performs tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care. M aintains accurate records of client services.
Travels to client's residence to fulfill tasks as assigned by service plan. Regularly uses equipment including gait belt, Hoyer lift, transfer board; shower bench or chair, walker, or wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs. Includes supervising the client when they can perform
these tasks when guided, assisting client when they can participate in care of their appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when they are unable to participate Assists with dressing and undressing.
Supervises the client when they can dress and undress when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when they are unable to participate in dressing or undressing. Assists the client to bathe their body. Supervises the client when they can bathe themself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client
when they are totally unable to bathe. Assists the client with eating.
Supervises the client when they are able to feed themself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when they are unable to participate in feeding. Assists the client with bladder and/or bowel problems. Supervises the client when they can take care of their own toileting needs when guided, helping them to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting them on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks for the client when they are unable to perform the activities.
Assists the client to move around. Supervises the client when they can walk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when they are able to propel their wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when they are totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device. Assists the client with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub.
Supervises the client when they are able to transfer when guided, provides steadying, and helps the client when they can assist in their transfer. Lifting the client when they are unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Assists the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Assists the client to self-administer medications prescribed by their physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Assists the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Accompanies or transports the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable. ) Assists with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when they can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when they are unable to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable.
) Assists the client with preparing meals. Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Assists with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. Tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client. Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate.
Must be available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Attends all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor. Completes 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year by caregiver's birthday. Travels to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located.
May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Requirements, Competencies and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Valid driver's license and insurance if driving; Education High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent preferred. Experience No prior experience necessary Unique Expertise/Certification/Registration Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping.
Physical demands : Requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Physical Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping.
MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care. VISUAL Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Mid-Range Vision: Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
Far-range Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
immediate supervisor on all pertinent matters of the community. Benefits: Paid Time Off - Hire through 18 months - 56 hours maximum PTO hours that may be earned annually. 7 Paid Holidays per year Retirement plan Parental leave Educational/Personal Development Reimbursement Assistance Responsibilities: Perform basic cleaning of apartments, public restrooms, and common areas.
Interact with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention. Handle hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensure accurate labeling. Work in a safe manner and ensure unsafe actions are brought to the attention of the Executive Director. Foster teamwork with co-workers, show
initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions that assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors. Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements: This facility is subject to federal requirements through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relating to COVID-19 vaccinations for staff, therefore a COVID vaccine is required unless an approved accommodation is in place. Must have compassion for and desire to work with seniors! High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required. Prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred. Ability to complete cleaning tasks in a timely,
effective, and efficient manner. Must be 18 years or older. Must meet all health requirements, including Health screening and TB clearance.
Must pass state-required fingerprinting and criminal background process. First Aid certification is required. Apply with your resume TODAY to schedule your interview for this exciting opportunity! Please DO NOT include the date of your graduation, if applicable on your resume or application. Thank you!
that when a loved one comes to one of our skilled nursing facilities, that they will be well cared for, will feel heard and will know that THEY MATTER. We believe firmly that the key to achieving this is through our incredible staff. Therefore, we will work tirelessly to ensure you have the supplies, the support and the education/skills necessary in order to ensure you are successful and able to put the focus where it needs to be; on our wonderful residents Here at Puget Sounds Healthcare, we currently have a need for FT and PT experienced Housekeepers to join our team.
This role will focus specifically on the carpets and common areas, ensuring floors are always clean, sanitary and safe.
We offer a COMPETITIVE WAGE and will even sponsor you through CNA classes, if interested! (This is NOT required for employment) Qualifications: Must be able to understand and speak English Previous experience working as a housekeeper REQUIRED Job Posted by Applicant Pro
status, familial status, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Purpose of Position Performs tasks directly related to the client's needs prescribed by the plan of care. M aintains accurate records of client services.
Travels to client's residence to fulfill tasks as assigned by service plan. Regularly uses equipment including gait belt, Hoyer lift, transfer board; shower bench or chair, walker, or wheelchair. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs. Includes supervising the client when they can perform these tasks when guided,
assisting client when they can participate in care of their appearance, and performing grooming tasks for the client when they are unable to participate Assists with dressing and undressing.
Supervises the client when they can dress and undress when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as tying shoes and buttoning, and completely dressing or undressing the client when they are unable to participate in dressing or undressing. Assists the client to bathe their body. Supervises the client when they can bathe themself when guided, assisting the client with difficult tasks such as getting in or out of the tub or washing back, and completely bathing the client when they are totally unable
to bathe. Assists the client with eating. Supervises the client when they are able to feed themself when guided, assisting with difficult tasks such as cutting food or buttering bread, and feeding the client when they are unable to participate in feeding.
Assists the client with bladder and/or bowel problems. Supervises the client when they can take care of their own toileting needs when guided, helping them to and from the bathroom, assisting with bed pan routines, diapering and lifting them on and off the toilet. May include performing routine peri-colostomy/catheter tasks for the client when they are unable to perform the activities. Assists the client to move around.
Supervises the client when they can walk alone or with the help of a mechanical device (such as a walker) when guided, assisting with difficult parts of walking (such as climbing stairs, uneven surfaces), supervising the client when they are able to propel their wheelchair when guided, pushing the wheelchair, and providing constant physical assistance to the client when they are totally unable to walk alone or with a mechanical device. Assists the client with getting in and out of bed or wheelchair or on and off the toilet and/or in and out of the bath tub. Supervises the client when they are able to transfer when guided, provides steadying, and helps the client when they can assist in their transfer.
Lifting the client when they are unable to assist in their transfer requires specialized training. Assists the client to assume a desired position. Includes assistance in turning and positioning to prevent secondary disabilities, such as contracture and balance deficits. Assists the client to self-administer medications prescribed by their physician. Includes reminding the client of when it is time to take prescribed medication, handing the medication container to the client, opening a container and reading labels.
Assists the client with exercises, skin care (including the application of ointments or lotions), changing dry bandages or dressings which do not require professional judgment. Excludes foot care beyond washing of feet and filing toenails. Excludes changing bandages or dressings when sterile procedures are required. Provision of body care tasks is limited; the client must be able to supervise the provision of these tasks. Accompanies or transports the client to a physician's office or clinic in the local area to obtain medical diagnosis or treatment.
(Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable. ) Assists with shopping to meet the client's health care or nutritional needs. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client. Includes assisting the client when they can participate in shopping and doing the shopping for the client when they are unable to participate. (Caregiver may be asked to use his/her own personal vehicle for this task if applicable. ) Assists the client with preparing meals.
Includes planning meals (including special diets), assisting clients who are able to participate in meal preparation, preparing meals for participants unable to participate, and cleaning up after meal preparations. Assists with household tasks essential to the client's health and comfort. Tasks are limited to such things as changing bed linens, laundering bed linens and clothing used by the client and cleaning areas of the home occupied by the client. Includes assisting clients who can participate in performing these tasks and performing household tasks for clients unable to participate.
Must be available to help the client with tasks that cannot be scheduled (toileting, ambulation, transfer, positioning, some medication assistance); and/or being available to provide protective supervision to a client who cannot be left alone because of confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of judgment. Attends all required trainings and meetings. Accurately complete timesheets and task sheets and submit on time to supervisor. Completes 12 hours continuing education (CE) training per year by caregiver's birthday. Travels to and from client's home anywhere within the county where the KWA office they are hired at is located.
May be required to travel between and work from other KWA offices. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Requirements, Competencies and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history and references check; Must be 18 years of age or older; Ability to understand and follow directions; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; Valid driver's license and insurance if driving; Education High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent preferred. Experience No prior experience necessary Unique Expertise/Certification/Registration Must become certified as a home care worker within 200 days or 260 days (English is second language) of employment.
Certification is a condition of continued employment. OR hold a current CNA, RN, LPN, nurse technician license or homecare aid certification Medication Nurse Delegation -Care giver must have current nurse delegation qualifications and be delegated by Delegating Nurse with written instructions before care giver assists with any nurse delegation task. Working Conditions Environmental parameters : Ability to work in a client's private home environment; Ability to drive/accompany client to medical appointments and for essential shopping.
Physical demands : Requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs; Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move a client or an object; Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of client care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Physical Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form. Communication : Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and KWA staff; and Administrative Detail : Ability to complete time and task sheets accurately; Ability to complete and follow instructions on electronic timekeeping.
MANUAL Motor coordination : Gross and fine motor abilities and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform required functions of patient care. Finger dexterity : Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to perform required functions of client care. Manual dexterity : Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to perform required functions of client care. VISUAL Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Mid-Range Vision: Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
Far-range Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. AUDITORY Ability to clearly hear clients throughout caregiving space to detect signs and symptoms of pain and indication of needs. Note: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
patient rooms, waiting areas, and offices. We love where we work and can't wait to share it with you! What can we offer you? Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and more Outstanding benefits , including low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
Hands-on training Opportunities for advancement Café discount What you'll need: High School diploma or equivalent required One year of housekeeping experience preferred Schedule: 1.0 FTE ; 40 hours/week; Evening shift, To apply: please visit our careers website at jeffersonhealthcare. org/healthcare-careers/ This position will remain open until filled. Job Posted by Applicant Pro