Somali Speaking HCA/CNA Caregiver
$44,720–$52,000 year
On-siteRenton, Washington, United States
Renton, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$44,720–$52,000 yearHigh School Or Equivalent
Full TimeHigh School Or Equivalent
Job Summary
Assist seniors and adults with disabilities with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, ambulation, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Perform assigned clinical tasks such as reinforcing dressings, assisting with mobility devices, measuring intake and output, taking vital signs, and applying catheters or splints. Communicate effectively with clients and families while maintaining a sympathetic, honest, and approachable demeanor under pressure. Requires Somali language proficiency, current CPR and First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
- Speaks and understands Somali as it's needed for the job
- Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
- Current CPR Certificate, First Aid and Food Handlers card is required
- Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
- Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
- Have a valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation
Desired Qualifications
- You're the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels
- You listen well, have great decision making skills and are passionate about your customer focus
- You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take initiative and thrive on a challenge
- Integrity is one of your core values as you do not ethically cut corners
- You make a great first impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and approach
- You don't mind getting a little dirty ... this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores
- You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen
- You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not limited to: Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile), Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device), Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, Measuring and preparing special diets, Measuring intake and output, Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure), Application of an ...
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