Caregiver Needed – North Olympia, WA | $26–$28/Hour | Wednesday- Friday

Family Best Care is hiring an experienced, reliable caregiver for an ongoing in-home care assignment on Harstine Island in North Olympia, Washington area.

This role offers a consistent weekday schedule providing one-on-one care for a client with memory care needs. We are looking for someone who is patient, observant, and comfortable supporting daily routines, providing reassurance, and responding calmly when the client’s needs change.

IMPORTANT: This is a smoking household. Applicants must be comfortable working in a home where smoking occurs and may be exposed to cigarette smoke during their shifts.

Schedule

• Wednesday–Friday

• 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

• 24- 40 scheduled hours per week

• Ongoing client assignment

• Applicants must be available for the complete Wednesday–Friday schedule. Shift times are based on the client’s care needs and must be worked as assigned.

Location

• The client is located in North Olympia, Washington area.

• Applicants should review the location before applying and confirm they can reliably commute to and from the client’s home each day.

• Reliable transportation, punctuality, and consistent attendance are required.

• This assignment is in a smoking household. Caregivers must be comfortable working in an environment where cigarette smoking occurs.

Care Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, and meaningful engagement.

• Offer calm reassurance and gentle redirection as needed.

• Help maintain consistent daily routines.

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene as needed.

• Prepare meals and encourage appropriate hydration and nutrition.

• Monitor and report changes in the client’s condition, behavior, or care needs.

• Complete light housekeeping related to the client’s care.

• Follow the care plan and complete accurate, timely documentation.

• Communicate concerns and updates to the office promptly.

The Ideal Caregiver

• Has prior professional caregiving experience.

• Has memory care experience or is comfortable supporting a client with memory care needs.

• Is calm, patient, attentive, and consistent.

• Uses clear, respectful communication and maintains professional boundaries.

• Recognizes changes or concerns and knows when to contact the office.

• Follows the care plan and accepts care direction professionally.

• Arrives on time and remains for the full scheduled shift.

• Is comfortable working in a home where smoking occurs.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay: $26–$28 per hour

• Overtime paid at 1.5x, when applicable.

• Holiday pay for company-recognized holidays, when applicable.

• Health insurance available for caregivers who consistently work 35 or more hours per week.

• Consistent ongoing client assignment.

• Support from a responsive office team.

Requirements

• Prior professional caregiving experience.

• Active Washington HCA, CNA, or NAC credential.

• Current TB test or screening.

• Current CPR certification.

• Current Food Worker Card.

• Valid government-issued photo ID.

• Reliable transportation to and from Harstine Island.

• Reliable phone access for work-related communication.

• Ability to complete onboarding documents if selected.

• Availability Wednesday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM.

• Comfort supporting a client with memory care needs.

• Must be comfortable working in a smoking household, including potential exposure to cigarette smoke during scheduled shifts.

Application Information

Qualified applicants who meet the experience, credential, availability, commute, and work-environment requirements will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process.

Salary : $26 - $28