A Better Solution in Home Care
HCA/CNA for a LEAD position at wonderful Independent Living M-F
Part Time • Bothell
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Training & development
Do you love 1:1 care yet also having diversity of your days? If so, and you have good leadership skills, this may be the job for you!
A Better Solution In Home Care is looking for a lead caregiver for an Independent Living facility that loves 1 on 1 caregiving and is able to manage seeing multiple clients in a day. This person for this position needs to be have the skills to be able to communicate with families regarding care . The ideal candidate for this position is very detail oriented and organized with a high level of adaptability and dependability.
A Better Solution In Home Care is looking for a lead caregiver for an Independent Living facility that loves 1 on 1 caregiving and is able to manage seeing multiple clients in a day. This person for this position needs to be have the skills to be able to communicate with families regarding care . The ideal candidate for this position is very detail oriented and organized with a high level of adaptability and dependability.
This job would require occasional driving for appointments or errands and will include occasional pet care such as feeding an animal, walking a dog or managing a cat pale.
Setting: Independent living facility visiting multiple clients with mostly light care needs. Typical tasks include medication reminders, bathing and dressing, transporting to meals, light housekeeping, pet care, assistance with exercises and walking. Occasionally more hands on care will be necessary.
Schedule: Monday through Friday time approximately 7am to 12pm with more days and hours potentially available. This schedule is approximate, and is subject to change as client need increases or decreases. We will guarantee at least 20 hours per week, though it may often times be more.
REQUIREMENTS
- Active HCA or CNA
- Willing to cover on weekends/evenings as needed
- Based locally with a manageable commute
- Comfortable with pets (walking dogs, changing kitty litter, etc.)
- Able to drive clients and/or run errands for them
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and documenting on a home care platform
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and calmly navigate adversity
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide reliable patient care
- Document and track time spent on each client
- Communicate with clients and their family members as needed while on shift
- Assisti with caregiver onboarding and provide general support for the caregiving team ensuring care is consistent accross shifts
- Communicate with the office as needed and at least once weekly to ensure proper care and stock of supplies
- Scheduling client care visits with assistance of Care Supervisor
- Ensure documentation is timely and accurate
- Fill in when for call outs office is unable to find other fill in staff
- Participate in staff meetings and other related activities as needed
- Particiate in markting activities to promote services within the building
- Create and maintain a professional atmosphere that is also a fun place to work
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum age requirement of 18
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of related experience. Healthcare experience preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Professional telephone AND written étiquette
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)