Caregiver Job Opening at THE FARMHOUSE

Job Opening Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Caregiver to provide compassionate, person-centered support in an Adult Family Home setting. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is attentive, dependable, and committed to supporting residents with dignity, safety, and respect. There is no gender preference for this role.

In this position, the caregiver will assist residents with daily living activities, overnight supervision, medication support as permitted and trained, meal assistance, documentation, companionship, and health and safety monitoring. The role also includes supporting residents with oxygen needs and participating in the mission and community life of L'Arche Tahoma Hope through retreats, formations, and input gathering sessions.

Compensation Range

Compensation for this position is $21 per hour.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package designed to support team members both personally and professionally.

• Generous PTO
• Healthcare reimbursements
• Dental reimbursements
• Vision reimbursements
• IRA match
• Additional benefits may be discussed during the hiring process

Required Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following required qualifications for this caregiver position. Free training may be provided through The Long Term Care Foundation.

• Home Care Aide (HCA – 75 Hour)
• First Aid & CPR
• Nurse Delegation Core
• Nurse Delegation (Diabetes Focus)
• Food Handlers / Food Safety

Responsibilities

The caregiver will be responsible for providing safe, respectful, and supportive care while helping maintain a comfortable home environment for residents.

• 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: Perform 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
• Support Mission of L'Arche Tahoma Hope: Participate in community activities such as retreats, formations, and input gathering sessions

Additional Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal awareness, emotional maturity, and a genuine desire to support others in a meaningful care environment.

• Ability and openness to listen to people, including both verbal and non-verbal listening
• Sense of humor about life
• Committed to personal growth
• Self-awareness and self-initiating regarding self-care, including spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and relational needs
• Willingness to accept and use constructive feedback

Shift and Schedule

This is a full-time overnight position.

Scheduled shifts: Sun 9:00 PM-7:00 AM
Mon 9:00 PM-7:00 AM
Tue 9:00 PM-7:00 AM

Additional care needs in this role include oxygen support.

Language Requirements

The following language is required for this position to support resident care, documentation, and coordination with managers or healthcare providers.

• English