03/09/2022
Shifts available:
Sponsored education for all training that is needed!!
Night: 9/10pm-7/8am
Evening: 5-9/10pm
Days flexible depending on availability
HOME SETTING:
Parkside adult family home is has 6 private bedrooms each with a private half bath. We provide 24 hour awake staffing for utmost safety to our residents. Meals are carefully planned according to our residents preference and caregivers are invited to enjoy meals as well. An outside patio and a park across the street for residents to enjoy. At Parkside AFH we operate as a team with a live-in owner and resident care manager and caregiver. We use synkwise electronic charting for medication administration and creating a smooth work flow for caregiver documentation. We strive to create mutual purpose between delivering a high standard of quality care to our residents and work/life balance for our care team.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The caregiver serves as the primary care and support contact for up to 6 residents living in a beautiful adult family home; provides safe and superior personal and medical care in accordance with each resident’s care plan; honors residents’ rights and treats each resident with dignity and respect at all times, while ensuring the residents’ safety and well-being.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
* Basic Training: WA State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Care Aid (HCA)
* Specialty Training: Dementia and Mental Health
* Nurse Delegation: Core Nurse Delegation
* First Aid / CPR (online classes not accepted)
* Washington State Food Handlers Card
* Continuing Education: 12 hours of approved continuing education courses annually, due prior to your birthday each year.
JOB DESCRIPTION/SKILLS
*Performing and assisting with ADL'S, showering, toileting, ambulating/ transferring.
* Meal Preparation, serving and feeding as needed (strong cooking skills preferred)
* Light Housekeeping
*Medication Set-up/administration/Monitoring
* Engaging residents in activities
* Communicating effectively with families and care team
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
* Must pass a criminal background check to include a Name and Date of Birth and Fingerprint Check
* Must pass a Tuberculosis screening
* Must submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America
* Must have a valid Drivers License
* Must be 18 years or older
* Must speak, read and write English sufficiently in order to communicate effectively with others both inside and outside of the home (i.e. residents, visitors, medical professionals, adult family home care team, etc.)
PAY/COMPENSATION:
$20.00/hr upon completion of certifications and level of independence.
Sick time, Holiday pay, Overtime pay, employee appreciation/job performance bonuses
Job Performance raise available with full certification and successful completion of the 90 day New Hire Period.
