A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
Sunrise Services, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Mount Vernon! We're seeking compassionate, dependable individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about supporting people of all abilities to live independently and stay connected to their communities. Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day while growing your career. No experience? We will pay you while we train you! Must be available to take classes on weekdays. About the
Program:
The Supported Living Program (SL) provides community living services for adults with a wide range of disabilities and mental health challenges. The SL program promotes self-determination, independence, and competence for clients. Direct Support Professionals work with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting clients with activities ranging from personal grooming and meal preparation to shopping, housekeeping and recreational outings.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Support participants to: Shop, bank, eat, work, worship and make friends within the community. Provide transportation for the client. Meet with others and participate in activities with other members of the community. Foster positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth. Foster opportunities to choose valued social roles. Support opportunities to influence perceptions of the person's value by self and others. Assist clients with personal care or home management tasks Perform home management tasks such as laundry, shopping, and light housekeeping Assist with making and preparing meals Peri-care as needed Maintain positive and courteous relationships with clients Accompany clients to events or on community outings Medication administration as mandated and trained Assist with personal grooming as needed Use a tablet and a program (Therap) to track medications and behaviors Assist with other tasks as needed
Requirements:
Education:
High school diploma or
GED Other Considerations:
Must be able to pass a DSHS background check Fingerprinting required Must attend mandatory training classes Must have a valid driver's license, a clean 1 year driving abstract, and proof of insurance ($50,000) Must work one mandatory weekend shift Obtain NAR and complete Nurse Delegation training within 30 days of completing mandatory training. Ability to be delegated by a Registered Nurse is required before working with clients who need nurse delegated medications. Use a smartphone to clock in and out with Use a tablet to log medication and client behaviors
Compensation:
$22 - $24.04/hour $2 differential pay for qualifying sites Wages are determined by applicable industry experience, education, and certifications/licensure.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, & vision plans Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees) Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time) Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed Paid 'Floating' Holiday to be used on a day of choice Health Savings Account Health Reimbursement Arrangement Basic Life & AD&D insurance WA Paid Family Medical Leave Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Legal & IDShield Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance 401K & matching up to 6% Life Insurance College savings plan Smart Connect KisX Perks at work Husk Why Sunrise Services Inc.? An abundance of opportunity for growth and development Supportive, team-driven culture Competitive benefits and Compensation plan Check out our About Us video here: Sunrise Services Inc. About Us To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Application Question(s): Do you have a valid Driver's License? We will require it to be issued from WA state. Have you been a licensed driver for 1 year or longer here in the US? Do you have car insurance in the minimum amount of $50,000 of liability insurance? Have you ever worked at Sunrise Services, Inc. or Sunrise Home Care before? What is your highest level of completed education? Are you authorized to work in the US? We conduct a DSHS background check for all hires. Do you have any concerns we should be made aware of?
