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Martha and Mary Caregiver in Poulsbo, Washington
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.
We are currently accepting applications for Caregivers 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. *We are offering full time or part time hours! *
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 satisfa