Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
Riverview Retirement Community - Spokane, WA
Position Type
Any
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Embark on a fulfilling journey with us at Riverview Retirement Community, where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of senior citizens. As a Home Care Aide (HCA), you'll be at the heart of our mission to provide compassionate care and support to seniors in the Spokane Community. If you're passionate about making a difference and enhancing the quality of life for others, we invite you to join our dedicated team.
Why Choose Riverview Retirement Community?
Riverview is a leading provider of home care services dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in need of assistance. We are committed to delivering compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring their comfort, safety, and independence.
Home Care Aide Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive wages
- Flexible scheduling, including long and short shifts as desired.
- Vacation and holiday pay for both full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Benefits for full-time employees (30+ hours), including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement program.
- Access to Riverview's gym, pool, sauna, indoor track, and workshop.
- Mileage reimbursement (if transportation is needed by client or from client to client).
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Rewarding work environment supporting individuals in need.
Home Care Aide Job Requirements:
- Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC), Home Care Aide (HCA) certification, or NAR + fundamentals (pre-2008) required.
- Valid driver's license, current insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Compassion, understanding, socially accepting of other cultures, open-minded, and a patient demeanor with a genuine desire to help others.
- Responsible, honest, and ethical in all situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable.
- Maintains appropriate personal and professional boundaries with all client-caregiver relationships.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Report concerns, changes of care, or barriers to care to appropriate licensed clinical staff.
- Open to working in different home environments that may include pets, smoke, etc.
- Ability to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening.
- Previous experience in home care, caregiving, or a related field preferred.
QualificationsHome Care Aide Job Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Perform medication reminders and assistance in accordance with client-specific care plans and within guidelines written within the WA Board of Pharmacy and HCA Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation as outlined in the client specific plan of care. Other duties that may be included in a plan of care; meal planning, shopping, eating assistance, and dietary management.
- Assisting with written correspondence, mail, and phone and text messages.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Accompany clients to appointments, outings, and social activities.
- Assist with mobility and transfers as needed.
- Taking vital signs and monitoring overall hygiene.
- Alzheimer's and dementia care.
- Overnight shift options may be available.
- Accurate and thorough documentation of tasks performed or refused, changes in condition, or any concerns that need to be reported to appropriate licensed clinical staff.
- Always communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Riverview Retirement CommunityAbout Us:
We opened our doors in 1959 and have a rich history of satisfied clients and staff. We pride ourselves on our culture where we elevate and celebrate the lives of our residents and employees. Our caring staff, board and volunteers are dedicated to serving the spiritual, physical, and social needs of our residents. We strive to be leaders in Senior Living Communities through our faith-based culture of caring, quality, safety, and service. Come see our amazing campus and meet the people of our community!
Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please visit our website at for more information or to apply!Email HR with questions or send your resume to ...@riverviewretirement.org.Riverview Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.