Are you looking for a rewarding job where you are making a difference in the lives of others? Then you have found the place! At FirstLight Home Care we believe in building connections, promoting a sense of shared values, and bringing people together around a common purpose-driven mission – to help people have their best day, every day, whatever that means for them. We are looking to hire a kind, caring, and dependable person to work in our Tacoma office. This person will assist in doing in-home visits using a company car, will assist in client reassessments, in-home caregiver assessments, fill-in for caregivers as needed as well as office work. We will require this person to have either their HCA or CNA for this position. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please apply to this job posting or you may call us at 503-990-6651. We look forward to meeting you!
JOB SUMMARY:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Health Care Authority (HCA) will have a company car to use for in-home visits, client reassessments, caregiver assessments in the clients home, fill-in for caregivers as needed as well as office work. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
- Supervised by: Lead Care Coordinator
- Workers Supervised: N/A
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must have their HCA or CNA and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and FirstLight team.
- Personal care Training Program Certification and Competency
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance, if applicable
- Food Handler Card
- HCA or CNA
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
- Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
REASONING ABILITIES
- Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is in an office and/or indoors in a resident’s home and may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- Office: 1 year (Required)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
- CNA or HCA (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person