Homecare Aide Services — Washington State Regulations

Washington’s non-medical home care requirements focus on safe, respectful, and accountable services. Agencies must meet applicable licensing requirements, maintain written policies and insurance, and supervise caregivers.

Key responsibilities include:

- Caregiver screening: Complete required background checks, verify qualifications and employment eligibility, and review driving credentials when transportation is provided.

- Training: Meet applicable state training and certification requirements, assess competency, and maintain training records.

- Services: Assist with personal care, meals, mobility, housekeeping, errands, and permitted medication assistance. Clinical tasks require appropriate professional licensing or legally authorized delegation.

- Client protections: Create individualized care plans, explain client rights, obtain appropriate consent, protect confidentiality, and respect legal representatives and advance directives.

- Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate visit notes, service hours, and incident records, and report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation as required.

Requirements vary by provider type, caregiver credentials, and funding program. The original text ends before completing its abuse-reporting instructions.