Live In Caregiver - Sammamish

Live In Caregiver - Sammamish

Our established shared living home program is in search of an experienced and compassionate Live-in Caregiver (this role will require you to move-in with the family) who will meet the needs of our client(s) with developmental disabilities. We are looking for a committed individual who will provide a safe and caring home environment while helping them maintain a high quality of life.

Benefits we Provide:

• Housing package includes free rent, utilities, food, and all other housing related expenses.
• Paid holidays and 2 weeks paid vacation.
• State Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term and Voluntary Long-term disability
• Voluntary Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD plus Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Unlimited Peer Referral Program
• Paid Travel Time and Mileage Reimbursement
• Excellent and Flexible Work Environment
• Working Advantage employee discount program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401k
• Capella University Discounts

Required Qualifications:

• Home Care Aide (HCA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing (LPN/RN) OR
• 75 hours training for HCA Certification
• Current CPR/first aid and blood borne pathogens class.
• Maintain HCA Certification with 12 hours of continuing education per year.
• 1+ years' experience with developmental disabilities
• Must be comfortable with aquatic pets.
• Must be comfortable with feline pets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Facilitate social interaction between the Residents.
• Supportive, open, and timely communication with the guardians
• Able to manage a schedule and stay organized.
• Mentor and teacher of basic household skills to foster independence.
• Willingness to work with outside resources including day programs, job coaches and any other specialists.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy outside activities and recreation.
• Previous experience as a live-in caregiver/HCA

Essential Functions, include but not limited to:

• Assist the Residents with personal care including dressing, bathing, administering medication and personal hygiene, as needed.
• Transport Residents to appointments/activities as needed.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks within the Resident's dietary needs.
• Maintain a clean and tidy home.
• Supervise and/or administer medications daily.
• Maintain open communication with families regarding resident's physical and emotional condition.
• Manage the household operations including food purchases, cooking, laundry assist, light cleaning, reporting of any maintenance issues to the landlord.
• Ensure financial expenditures are managed within the prescribed budget.
• Follow any prescribed activities or routines as outlined by the families.
• Listen and assist with problem solving.
• Ensure a successful hand-off to the weekend/backup caregiver.

SAILS Washington and Citizen Access Residential Resources are part of the Redwood Family Care Network family of companies. Operating in California, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada. Responsible, Compassionate & Trusted. Redwood Family Care Network's mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, support and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.