Ferndale Caregivers Needed! Weekends and Driving!
Fedelta Home Care · Bellingham, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Fedelta Home Care was created in 2004 to provide quality care to seniors in their home environment. The company's name honors the founder's grandmother, who is known for her trust, care, and compassion. Fedelta has grown steadily since then while expanding its service offerings.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties per the client’s individualized care plan as directed by the In-Home Care Supervisor or Manager.
- Absorb and assist with all activities of daily living (ADL) as directed by the care plan, including chore services, medication assistance, personal care, meal preparation, shopping, and transportation.
- Communicate with the care management team about changes in the client’s condition, requests for additional services, or changes in the individualized care plan.
- Provide emotional and social support as required by the client’s preference or as directed by the individualized care plan.
- Engage clients in a way that promotes their independence and maintains their dignity while performing necessary tasks and activities of daily living (ADL).
- Maintain accurate client records in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
- Report all changes in condition to the Client Care Manager and care management team immediately.
- Ensure the client’s environment remains safe, clean, and orderly.
- Safely transport clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc., as directed by the plan of care.
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility by safely assisting with mobility and transfers.
- Adhere to proper safety protocols and company procedures in emergency situations.
- Assist clients with physical therapy activities as directed by the plan of care.
- Respond promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
- Provide excellent hands-on care and bedside manner with patients.
- Regularly and constantly report to all scheduled shifts.
- Accurately record all time worked for scheduled shifts via Telephony or Clear Care phone applications.
- Congruently represent Fedelta Home Care to clients.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information and proprietary company information.
- Act professionally and knowledgeably while engaging in work responsibilities for Fedelta Home Care.
Requirements
- Current Washington State CNA, HCA, HHA, or NAR credential in good standing is required, or the ability to obtain required certification within the timelines established by Washington State regulations.
- RN Delegation certification is strongly preferred, but not required.
- A valid Washington State driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current auto insurance are required for employees who operate a vehicle while performing duties on behalf of Fedelta Home Care.
- Candidates must also be able to successfully complete all pre-employment and ongoing background check requirements in accordance with state regulations and company policy.
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with or the technical aptitude to proficiently use health care programs such as WellSky Personal Care.
Qualifications
- Requires a minimum of six months industry-related experience.
- Strong time management skills, interpersonal skills, patience, listening skills, and knowledge of generally accepted care standards.
- Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and written, through various channels including in-person, phone, email, and text messages.
- The ability to recognize and understand the differences, needs, experiences, values, lifestyles, and ages of the populations served.
- The ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service standards in stressful situations.
- The ability to regularly and constantly report to all scheduled shifts.
- The ability to accurately record all time worked for scheduled shifts via Telephony or Clear Care phone applications.
- The ability to conduct oneself professionally and knowledgeably while representing Fedelta Home Care to clients.
- The ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information and proprietary company information.
Skills
- Strong time management skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Patience.
- Listening skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted care standards.
- Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and written.
- The ability to recognize and understand the differences, needs, experiences, values, lifestyles, and ages of the populations served.
- The ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service standards in stressful situations.
- The ability to regularly and constantly report to all scheduled shifts.
- The ability to accurately record all time worked for scheduled shifts via Telephony or Clear Care phone applications.
- The ability to conduct oneself professionally and knowledgeably while representing Fedelta Home Care to clients.
- The ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information and proprietary company information.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.