Homecare Aide - HCA
About the Role
Visiting Angels is seeking compassionate, certified and experienced Caregiver Angels to join our award‑winning team serving residents of King County. Caregivers work 1‑on‑1 with clients in their homes to help them remain safe, comfortable and independent. The role includes companionship, light and heavy hands‑on personal care (including bed‑bound and end‑of‑life hospice care with nurse delegation), errands, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal planning/cooking, and overall client support.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Assist with light hands‑on personal care and, when needed, heavy hands‑on care for bed‑bound clients.
- Support end‑of‑life hospice care under nurse delegation.
- Run errands and perform light housekeeping tasks.
- Offer medication reminders and help with meal planning or cooking.
- Maintain accurate care plans and notes in real time via mobile app.
- Communicate promptly with office staff for any issues or assistance.
Requirements
- HCACNA or Homecare Aide (HCA) certification (training provided for those without certification).
- Exemption letter with active NAR if applicable.
- Valid driver’s license if required for the assigned territory.
- Work authorization in the United States.
Qualifications
- Compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Experience providing in‑home care to seniors or individuals with varying levels of independence.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations throughout King County.
- Open to candidates without a high school diploma or college degree; veterans, career‑returners, and those with employment gaps are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Hourly pay ranging from $18.00 to $22.00.
- Weekly payroll.
- Real‑time clock‑in/out, care plan, and care notes via mobile app (no paper).
- 24‑hour access to office staff for support.
- Flexible scheduling in preferred territories.
- Caregiver of the Month recognition with prizes up to $500.
- Free continuing education, training, and development opportunities.
- Company‑provided protective personal equipment (PPE).
- $250 employee referral program.
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan for full‑time employees.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for full‑time employees.
- Discounted homecare aide certification training for full‑time employees.
- Annual gratitude bonus.
Pay
$18.00‑$22.00 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule
Various shift options are available, including short, long, overnight, and live‑in assignments. Shifts can be morning, mid‑day, evening, overnight, or live‑in. Full‑time positions are 32 hours per week and eligible for all benefits; part‑time positions are less than 32 hours per week on average. Scheduling is flexible and works around individual availability and preferred territories.
Locations
Multiple locations throughout King County, including Seattle, North Seattle, West Seattle, South Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Woodinville, Sammamish, Shoreline, and Des Moines.