Caregiver - Home Care Aide / CNA

Caregivers - Martha & Mary - Home Care Aides

We are currently accepting applications for

Caregivers / Home Care Aides / CNA

(certified nursing assistants) to perform tasks directly related to clients' needs prescribed by the plan of care. Includes providing assistance to seniors and disabled adults by performing the following in a way that clients feel nurtured, well cared for and comfortable in their own homes!

We are offering full time or part time hours!

Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, rehab, home care, care management and long term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Starting wage is $18.35 / hr. up to $21.12 / hr. depending on related experience as determined by Supervisor and HR

What you will be doing :

Personal Hygiene - assist with care of hair, teeth, dentures, shaving, filing of nails, and other basic personal hygiene and grooming needs.

Dressing- assist with dressing

Bathing- assist the client to wash their body

Eating- assist with eating

Toileting- help client to / from bathroom

Ambulation- assist the client to move around

Transfer- assist client in / out of furniture, ambulatory devices, etc.

Positioning - assist client to assume desired position

Self-medication- assist to self-administer medications

Body Care- assist with exercises, skin care, etc.

Travel- accompany or transport client

Meal preparation- assist with preparing meals

Household assistance- assist with household tasks

Standby assistance- be available to help client with tasks that cannot be scheduled

We are looking for :

People with a high school diploma or equivalent

Experience in direct caregiving preferred

Valid WA State Driver's license with acceptable driving record and a personal vehicle that has met all legal requirements with regard to insurance, registration and inspections. (Primary coverage in an accident / incident is associated with vehicle's owner.)

Ability to obtain State certification within 120 days of employment

Ability to drive / accompany clients to appointments and shopping

Ability to identify and meet client's personal needs while being pleasant and positive

Ability to maintain a calm demeanor, be patient and relaxed

Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of the position

Ability to record and deliver information

Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels with clients, families and staff

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform light housekeeping duties that may require bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, etc.

We provide you :

Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments

Employee Assistance and Counseling

Financial counseling discounts and 403(b) EE Plan

Cell phone discounts

Health club discounts

Auto service discounts

Much more

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.