Caregiver Job Opening at FAMILY FIRST
Home Description
At Family First, we really try to live up to our name. We’re a family-owned adult family home in Olalla, and our focus is creating a warm, welcoming place where residents feel at home and caregivers feel like they’re part of something meaningful.
We provide 24-hour care in a small private-home setting, which helps us keep things personal and relationship-based. Our team supports residents with day-to-day care, medication support, meals, housekeeping, laundry, and meaningful companionship. We also care for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s, and we work alongside therapy, hospice, and other medical professionals when needed.
What makes our home a great place to work is the kind of environment we’ve built. We want our caregivers to work in a clean, comfortable home where compassion matters, teamwork matters, and residents are treated with real dignity and respect. Families have described us as welcoming, caring, and genuinely supportive, and that’s the kind of atmosphere we want our staff to be proud of every day.
If you’re someone who likes working closely with people, building real connections, and being part of a home that puts care first, we’d love to have you on our team.
Job Opening Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Caregiver to join our adult family home team. This opportunity is open to candidates of any gender, as there is no gender preference for this role. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing respectful, person-centered care and supporting residents with daily living needs, safety, comfort, and dignity. Experience supporting residents with end of life care needs is especially valuable in this position.
Compensation Range
Compensation for this position ranges from $21 to $24 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Required Qualifications
Free training may be provided through The Long-Term Care Foundation for eligible candidates. Applicants should meet the following qualifications to be considered for this caregiver position:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)
- Home Care Aide (HCA – 75 Hour)
- Dementia Specialty
- Mental Health Specialty
- First Aid & CPR
- Nurse Delegation Core
- Nurse Delegation (Diabetes Focus)
- Food Handlers / Food Safety
Responsibilities
The caregiver in this role will provide hands-on support and attentive care to residents while helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and respectful home environment. Responsibilities include:
- Personal care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility, and hygiene
- Medications: Assist with or remind residents to take medications as allowed and trained
- Meals: Prepare food, support special diets, and help with feeding if needed
- Health & safety: Monitor residents, report changes, and respond to emergencies
- Housekeeping: Complete light cleaning, laundry, and help keep resident areas safe
- Supervision & companionship: Provide oversight, social interaction, and emotional support
- Documentation: Record care and communicate with managers or healthcare providers
- Resident rights: Respect dignity, privacy, choices, and cultural preferences
- Training & compliance: Maintain required certifications and follow state and home rules
Additional Skills and Attributes
In addition to the required qualifications, we are looking for someone who brings a caring presence, professionalism, and the ability to support residents with compassion and sensitivity. The following care experience is especially important for this role:
- Experience or comfort providing end of life care
Shift and Schedule
This is a full-time position with day shifts and weekend availability required.
Scheduled shifts:
Sun 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Mon 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Tue 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Wed 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Thu 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Fri 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sat 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Language Requirements
Strong communication is important for resident care, teamwork, and documentation. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in:
- English