HCA/CNA Caregiver Whatcom and Skagit

Company Overview

Home Attendant Care specializes in providing home care services since 1983. Our goal as a company is to assist seniors in aging with grace and dignity while being able to remain in their home.

We pride ourselves on the longevity of our caregivers and having close relationships with them. We believe that your job should support your life, not your life support your job. Our Care Team promise is that we will work hard to take care of YOU, the Caregiver, while being completely dedicated to our clients and their successful aging at home.

Job Summary

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated HCA/CNA Caregivers to serve clients across Whatcom and Skagit counties. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for helping others, will be efficient, kind and patient. If you don't have your HCA yet, we can help you get it!

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized home healthcare support.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility support while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
• Monitor and observe patients’ health status, documenting vital signs and changes accurately.
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and transportation to appointments.
• Utilize patient transfer methods safely, including Hoyer lifts or other assistive devices, to prevent injury for both caregiver and patient.
• Maintain clear communication while respecting HIPAA guidelines to ensure confidentiality.
• Provide emotional support, companionship and conversation to clients while building appropriate relationships.

Desired Skills

• Proven experience working with seniors or individuals with limitations in assisted living or home healthcare settings (caring for your own family member or someone close to you counts as experience!).
• Exposure to Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and operate patient transfer equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
• Strong patient observation skills coupled with compassionate caregiving techniques.
• Excellent client communication skills combined with a professional demeanor that fosters trust and rapport. Join our team to provide exceptional home health care that enhances the quality of life for our clients through dedicated service and compassionate support!

Pay: $23.00 - $24.75 per hour

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person