HIRING EVENT - NOVEMBER 3RD - WHATCOM AND SKAGIT COUNTY AREAS!

About the role

Fedelta Home Care was created in 2004 to provide quality care to seniors in their home environment, where they are familiar and comfortable. The company’s name honors our founder’s grandmother — an Italian word that means TRUST, CARE, and COMPASSION — and describes how we do business. We take great pride in the people we support and the services provided to our community, offering opportunities for personal growth and increased job satisfaction.

Service areas: Whatcom County (Bellingham, Ferndale, Custer, Birch Bay, Blaine, Everson, Nooksack, Lynden, Sudden Valley) and Skagit County (Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, La Conner, Sedro Woolley, Bow).

Hiring event: On-the-spot interviews and job offers on November 3rd, 10:30 am–1:30 pm at 1117 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225. Open to candidates who are already licensed as CNA/HCA or who have completed 70 hours of Basic Training with a pending HCA; paid HCA training program available to select candidates.

Pay

$23.25–$24.75 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Benefits available after 90 days
• PTO accrual package
• Mileage reimbursement for client transportation

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties per the client’s individualized care plan as directed by the In-Home Care Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including:
  • Chore services: housekeeping
  • Medication assistance (as delegated)
  • Personal care: bathing, showering, toileting, grooming, dressing
  • Meal preparation
  • Shopping and transportation
  • Repositioning, transfers, lifting, standby assistance
  • Companionship
• Communicate with care management team any changes in client’s condition, requests for scope of care outside the individualized care plan, or requests for services outside scope of license/credentials.
• Provide emotional and social support as required by client preference or care plan.
• Actively engage clients to promote independence and maintain dignity during ADLs.
• Accurately maintain client records in a timely manner per company policy (medication distribution, leisure activities, reportable incidents, client observations, health/emotional condition changes).
• Immediately report all changes in condition to the Client Care Manager and care management team.
• Ensure client environment remains safe, clean, and orderly; perform general housekeeping and maintain cleaning schedules for laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas as directed.
• Safely transport clients to/from appointments, errands, activities as directed by the plan of care.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility (in/out of bed, chairs, wheelchairs, standby assistance, etc.).
• Adhere to proper safety protocols and company procedures in emergency situations.
• Assist with physical therapy activities as directed by the plan of care.
• Respond promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
• Consistently provide excellent hands-on care and bedside manner.
• Regularly report to all scheduled shifts; accurately record time worked via Telephony or Clear Care phone applications.
• Conduct self professionally while representing Fedelta Home Care to clients.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive and proprietary company information; adhere to HIPAA privacy practices.
• Maintain high professionalism in conduct and communication with team members, clients, and families.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Strong time management, interpersonal, patience, listening skills, and knowledge of generally accepted care standards.
• Effective English communication (verbal and written) via in-person, phone, email, and text.
• Demonstrated experience and tact communicating with diverse populations (recognizing differences in needs, experiences, values, lifestyles, and ages).
• Ability to maintain professionalism and customer service standards in stressful situations.
• Regular local travel required; reliable transportation to assigned client locations.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current auto insurance (for employees who operate a vehicle on behalf of Fedelta Home Care).
• Successful completion of all pre-employment and ongoing background checks per state regulations and company policy.
• Supervisory responsibilities: None. Escalated matters referred to In-Home Care Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Care Aide (HCA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) required.
• Minimum six months industry-related experience (familial caregiving experience counts).
• Current Washington State CNA, HCA, HHA, or NAR credential in good standing, or ability to obtain required certification within timelines established by Washington State regulations (including Chapter 246-980 WAC for Home Care Aide certification).
• RN Delegation certification strongly preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work weekends.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with or technical aptitude to proficiently use healthcare programs such as WellSky Personal Care.

Physical demands

Work is typically moderate. Frequently lift/move up to 20 lb; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lb when assisting with direct patient care; seldom lift/move more than 100 lb assisted. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, lift, balance, use hands to finger/handle/grasp/feel, talk, hear, bend, reach, and perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger motions.