Sunset Heights AFH, LLC

8517 W 9TH Ave

Kennewick, WA 99336

Position: Caregiver

Work Hours: Part Time or Full Time, Hourly

Salary Range: $18.00 - 22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Company Overview

Established in January 2024, At Sunset Heights AFH, our mission is to preserve the dignity and respect of our residents. We provide personalized, compassionate care, fostering a family-

centered atmosphere that celebrates the unique stories and wisdom of each resident. Through a commitment to continuous improvement, we aspire to be a beacon of compassion, ensuring that every day is a testament to the significance of their lives.

Job Overview

As a Caregiver in our Adult Family Home, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to residents. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, dedication to resident well-being, and adherence to safety protocols. The Caregiver serves as the primary support contact for residents living in the home; this person provides safe, excellent activities of daily living in accordance with each resident’s negotiated care plan. The Caregiver honors residents’ rights and treats each resident with dignity and respect at all times, while ensuring residents’ safety and well-being. Join our team if you are dedicated to providing exceptional care, possess the required certifications, and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

The Caregiver reports to Sunset Heights, LLC Ownership and/or the Resident Manager.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

● Must submit to and pass Background Checks and TB Screening.

● Must speak, read, and write English in order to communicate with others both inside and outside the home.

● Interact with residents, family members, DSHS personnel, ombudsmen, and other customers with professionalism.

● Works well independently and as part of a team.

● Excellent personal care skills with emphasis on infection control as well as residents’ rights to privacy and dignity.

● Develop an understanding of dementia, mental health, and/or developmental disabilities, whichever your employer is designated to serve in the adult family home.

● Respond appropriately to emergency situations

● Respond appropriately to resident and/or family grievances, resident changes in condition, and other issues warranting care and follow-up

● Maintain excellent communication with the home owner and/or resident manager regarding work issues, the home’s status, resident issues/concerns, and other topics important to the successful operation of the home.

● Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or financial exploitation promptly to the DSHS hotline, police (if necessary), and supervisor following the home’s policy and procedure

● Follow all policies, procedures, and protocols as written and implemented.

● Practice excellent behavioral intervention strategies with residents who experience behavioral difficulties.

● Assist in planning and preparing residents for medical appointments, social outings, and other appointments.

● Safely prepare meals, following residents’ individual needs and preferences, and proper food handling techniques.

● Clean the home to ensure orderly and neat appearance while also ensuring safety.

● Launder resident clothing and home’s laundry (towels, sheets, etc) promptly and efficiently, ensuring appropriate storage.

● Maintain accurate and clear progress notes in resident log and on incident reports, documenting relevant information including description, actions taken, and resident response.

● Assist residents with medications following the home’s policies and procedures.

● Ability to lift 50 pounds

● Maintain professional appearance and good hygiene

Training/Education

● Certified nursing assistant (CNA) or home care aide (HCA) in Washington state without restrictions, OR

● Exempt long term care worker (worked in a licensed care setting between January 1, 2011 and January 6, 2012 AND successfully completed caregiver training requirements at that time, AND can show proof of employment and training), OR

● Ability and willingness to complete CNA or HCA training within 120 days of employment, and to pass certification exam within 200 days of employment, or within 260 days of employment if requesting Limited-English-Proficiency extension with DOH

● Washington State Dementia Speciality Training

● Nurse Delegation

○ If performing delegated nursing tasks, must be a(n):

○ CNA in good standing in Washington State without restrictions, or

○ HCA in good standing in Washington State without restrictions, or

○ Exempt worker with a nursing assistant registration (NAR) in good

○ standing in Washington State without restrictions AND

○ Successful completion of the 9-hour core nurse delegation course, and

○ Successful completion of the 3-hour Focus on Diabetes delegation course.

● Continuing Education; Must obtain 12 hours of approved continuing education courses annually, due on your birthday.

Skills/Qualifications

● Ability to provide excellent customer service by understanding and addressing Resident and Resident Family needs

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with Residents and Resident Families in a friendly and helpful manner

● Patience and empathy when dealing with customer inquiries, co

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.29 - $22.03 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• hca/cna (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kennewick, WA 99336 (Required)

Work Location: In person